ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the chin to the chest and swallowing facilitates nasogastric tube passage into the esophagus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for obstructions or kinks in the tubing is the first step to address the lack of urinary output, which could indicate a blockage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in place facilitates communication and maintains awareness, which is crucial for a client with a hearing impairment during preoperative preparations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure and high pulse rate are indicative of hypovolemic shock, with the high pulse rate being a compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory results of electrolytes for four clients who are receiving digoxin. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, increasing the risk of digoxin toxicity.