ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a potential complication of prostate surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erectile dysfunction is a potential complication due to nerve proximity during prostatectomy.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a client about the care of a newly created ileal conduit. The nurse should instruct the client to empty the appliance:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emptying when 2/3 full prevents leakage and ensures comfort.
Question 4 of 5
The patient is having a gastroduodenostomy (Billroth I operation) for stomach cancer. Which complication is occurring when the patient reports generalized weakness, sweating, palpitations, and dizziness 15 minutes after eating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication after a gastroduodenostomy, where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine, causing fluid shifts and hormone release leading to the described symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in prerenal AKI due to impaired potassium excretion.