ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider will order to assist with diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lumbar puncture can detect oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid, aiding in multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer oxygen therapy to a patient who has just undergone abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions is most important to ensure proper oxygenation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging deep breaths and using an incentive spirometer prevents atelectasis and improves oxygenation post-surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral nutrition through a nasogastric tube. Which interventions should the nurse implement to ensure safe and effective enteral feeding? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F,G
Rationale: Monitoring gastric residual volumes, flushing the tube, elevating the head of the bed, and verifying tube placement are essential to prevent aspiration and ensure safe enteral feeding.
Question 4 of 5
A 30-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of dysuria, urgency, and frequency. A urinalysis is performed. Which of the following findings would most likely confirm a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitrites are commonly found in the urine of patients with UTIs due to bacterial conversion of urinary nitrates to nitrites, a hallmark finding of a UTI.
Question 5 of 5
A 60-year-old patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital with complaints of coffee-ground emesis and melena. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating IV access and administering fluids is essential to stabilize the patient and manage potential blood loss from gastrointestinal bleeding.