ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and observes that the client's urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should recognize that these findings are associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is indicative of a urinary tract infection due to bacterial inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
After a patient has undergone cholecystectomy, for which immediate complication would the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection is a common immediate postoperative complication requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is screening a client for cancer risk factors. The nurse records that the client is a 65-year-old male, clinically obese with a BMI of 31, has a history of past smoking, and drinks moderately. Which of the following is a primary risk factor for prostate cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Being male is the primary risk factor, as prostate cancer affects the prostate gland.
Question 4 of 5
Which condition causes the formation of biliary sludge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bile stasis leads to biliary sludge formation due to stagnant bile thickening.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative for a colectomy. The client asks the nurse why he needs a large-bore NG tube. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The large-bore NG tube removes gas and fluid from the stomach to prevent distension and complications like nausea, vomiting, and aspiration.