ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the potential complications associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as possible complications of PUD? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,F,G
Rationale: Gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation of the stomach or duodenum, and gastric outlet obstruction are recognized complications of peptic ulcer disease due to ulceration, tissue damage, and scarring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client on seizure precautions is appropriate, as severe metabolic alkalosis can cause neurologic complications such as seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A 60-year-old patient with a history of hypertension presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. Which of the following findings would indicate poor management of hypertension? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: E,F
Rationale: Proteinuria and left ventricular hypertrophy indicate kidney and heart damage from poorly managed hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a patient with a gastrostomy tube. Before starting the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the pH of gastric aspirate ensures the tube is correctly placed, preventing aspiration.