ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common peritonitis symptoms in peritoneal dialysis. Increased urine, bradycardia, and hyperactive bowel sounds are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager at a skilled nursing facility has noticed an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) by 12% in the past year. In an e?ort to decrease this rate, which of the following should the nurse manager teach the nursing staff? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Front-to-back wiping (
A), early catheter removal (
B), completing antibiotics (
C), regular voiding (
D), and fluid intake (E) reduce UTI risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Elevated serum creatinine (1.8 mg/dL) and BUN (200 mg/dL) indicate impaired kidney function, increasing AKI risk. Normal osmolality and magnesium levels do not suggest AKI risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for older adult clients at a long-term care facility. Which of the following assessments should the nurse consider when monitoring clients for urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Dribbling (
A), irregular voiding (
C), and bladder distension (E) indicate retention. Urine color and proteinuria are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new arteriovenous fistula in the right forearm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching as possible indications of venous insufficiency?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coldness and numbness distal to the fistula indicate poor blood flow, a sign of venous insufficiency. Rashes, proximal pain, or drainage suggest other issues like infection.