ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter and notes blood-tinged urine in the catheter bag. The nurse recognizes this finding can be a manifestation of which of the following urinary alterations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prostate enlargement can cause blood-tinged urine due to urethral irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common manifestations of peritonitis, indicating peritoneal irritation and inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is high in fat, which can trigger pancreatitis flare-ups by stimulating the pancreas to produce more digestive enzymes, leading to increased inflammation and pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative for a colectomy. The client asks the nurse why he needs a large-bore NG tube. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The large-bore NG tube removes gas and fluid from the stomach to prevent distension and complications like nausea, vomiting, and aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is recovering from surgery to redirect intestinal contents out of the body. Which of the following post-surgical manifestations require nursing intervention to avoid a serious complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent bowel sounds may indicate paralytic ileus or obstruction, requiring urgent intervention.