ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking perianal skin integrity is the priority due to the risk of breakdown from frequent stools in ulcerative colitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulation post-surgery prevents complications like thromboembolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing orthostatic blood pressure evaluates hemodynamic stability, the priority in gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with 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 sign of gastrointestinal perforation due to the abrupt release of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, indicating the parents' understanding.