ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has oral achalasia. The nurse should ask the client which of the following questions to assess their ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food sticking at the throat base is a key symptom of achalasia due to esophageal motility issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client on how to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the pouch when 2/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is exhibiting an altered level of consciousness and is unresponsive to verbal stimuli. To elicit a response from a painful stimulus, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pinching the trapezius muscle is a safe, effective method to assess response to pain in an unresponsive patient.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calendar aids orientation in Alzheimer's, helping reduce confusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions are sufficient for AIDS (HIV), as it is transmitted via blood and body fluids, not through droplets or air.