ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Withholding oral intake rests the pancreas, reducing stimulation and aiding recovery in acute pancreatitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing gastric lavage on a client using a large-bore NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing fluid until clear ensures effective lavage and removal of gastric contents.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hepatitis A about preventing transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical in preventing the fecal-oral transmission of hepatitis A.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prothrombin time of 30 seconds. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K corrects prolonged prothrombin time in cirrhosis by aiding clotting factor synthesis.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is looking to motivate the staff and to produce better outcomes on the unit. Which of the following behaviors by the charge nurse will produce those results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement motivates staff and improves outcomes by fostering a supportive environment.