ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withholding oral fluids and food rests the pancreas, reducing inflammation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the client's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expelling air from the JP bulb re-establishes suction for effective drainage.
Question 4 of 5
You arrive for your 7 a.m. 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: B
Rationale: Mr. Bradford's blood-tinged urine and gas pains suggest potential complications requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small amount of bleeding around the stoma is normal during initial healing.