ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing oliguria based on which amount of urinary output?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria is defined as urine output less than 400-500 ml/day; 350 ml/day indicates oliguria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia occurs due to the kidneys' inability to excrete potassium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is screening a client for cancer risk factors. The nurse records that the client is a 65-year-old male, clinically obese with a BMI of 31, has a history of past smoking, and drinks moderately. Which of the following is a primary risk factor for prostate cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Being male is the primary risk factor, as prostate cancer affects the prostate gland.