ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following is the priority finding for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thick, red-colored urine suggests possible bleeding, a serious complication post-TURP that requires immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position prevents aspiration, a critical concern in dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports having heartburn every night. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's heartburn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice is acidic and can irritate the esophagus, worsening GERD symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and no passage of flatus are characteristic signs of paralytic ileus, which is a temporary impairment of bowel motility following surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results of a female client who is about to undergo knee arthroplasty. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elevated WBC count suggests infection or inflammation, which is a significant concern prior to surgery and requires immediate attention.