ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication after TURP, making it the priority for monitoring in the immediate postoperative period.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking feet daily for sores and bruises is essential for diabetes management, as individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of foot complications due to reduced sensation and circulation.
Question 3 of 5
The client asks the nurse, 'how did I get this urinary tract infection?' the nurse should explain that in most instances, cystitis is caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinary stasis (incomplete emptying of the bladder) can lead to bacterial growth, which is a common cause of cystitis.
Question 4 of 5
The health care provider suspects the Somogyi effect in a 66-yr-old patient whose 2:00 AM blood glucose is 66 mg/dL. Which action will the nurse teach the patient to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having a snack at bedtime helps prevent nighttime hypoglycemia, which can lead to rebound hyperglycemia, known as the Somogyi effect.
Extract:
History and Physical
Day 1: Hypertension
Medication Administration Record
Furosemide 40 mg po bid
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160 mg/800 mg po q12h
Nurses’ notes
Day 3:
Client reports frequent watery diarrhea
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a urinary tract infection. Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is at an increased risk for developing..... and.....
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit: The client is taking furosemide, a diuretic, which can lead to increased urine output and dehydration. Additionally, the client reports frequent watery diarrhea, further increasing the risk of fluid loss. Hypokalemia: Furosemide can cause potassium loss through increased urinary excretion. Diarrhea can also lead to potassium depletion, putting the client at an increased risk for hypokalemia.