ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark symptom of gastrointestinal perforation, indicating a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are inflammatory bowel diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse is addressing the diagnosis of Acute Pain Related to Pancreatitis. What pharmacologic intervention is most likely to be ordered for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV hydromorphone provides rapid, titratable pain relief, ideal for severe pain in acute pancreatitis.
Question 4 of 5
A patient seeking care because of recurrent heartburn and regurgitation is subsequently diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Which of the following should the nurse include in health education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking beverages after meals reduces the volume in the stomach during digestion, minimizing reflux symptoms in hiatal hernia patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a hiatal hernia about dietary recommendations. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Reducing caffeine and spicy foods, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting fluid intake help manage hiatal hernia symptoms by reducing reflux and stomach distension.