ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who acquired hepatitis A from consuming contaminated food. The client's mouth is an example of which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mouth is the portal of entry for hepatitis A, allowing the virus to enter through contaminated food.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid abdomen is a hallmark sign of peritonitis due to abdominal muscle tightening from peritoneal inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute appendicitis. Which of the following results should the nurse anticipate when reviewing this client's laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC count of 17,000/mm indicates an acute bacterial infection like appendicitis, reflecting the body's response to the infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected cholecystitis. The nurse should expect the client's urine to appear which of the following colors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark and foamy urine reflects excess bilirubin due to gallbladder inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
You arrive for your morning shift on the urology unit, and the night nurse gives a report on the following patients who will be under your care. Which one would you see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mr. Jennings' bladder spasms post-TURBT indicate potential irritation or blockage requiring prompt assessment.