ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department with a diagnosis of renal calculi. Which of the following areas of the renal system do most renal calculi begin forming?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal calculi typically form at the renal papilla, where urine collects. Bladder, ureter, and urethra are not primary formation sites.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who have been diagnosed with urinary retention. Which of the following underlying conditions place these clients at risk for urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Multiple sclerosis, constipation, Parkinson's, and pelvic organ prolapse impair bladder function, causing retention. Streptococcal infection is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is to perform peritoneal dialysis at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Microwaving risks uneven heating, pain is not expected, redness indicates infection, and fiber is beneficial. None are correct.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has polycystic kidney disease (PKD) presents to the emergency department with reports of a severe headache. Which of the following complications should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cerebral aneurysms are a known PKD complication, causing severe headaches if leaking or rupturing. Other options are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is gathering medical history from a client admited for pyelonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect the client to report when asked about their medical history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recurrent UTIs increase pyelonephritis risk by allowing bacterial ascension. Calcium, ibuprofen, and genetic diseases are less directly linked.