ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation. The client reports nausea since the therapy was initiated. Which of the following considerations should the nurse include when planning the client's meals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent, high-carbohydrate meals help reduce nausea by stabilizing the stomach. Highly seasoned foods, hot beverages, or snacks before therapy may worsen nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving opioids for pain management. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for urinary retention is important as opioids can cause this side effect. Itching is a common side effect, not necessarily allergic; restricting fluids worsens constipation; antiemetics help with nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a lubricating lotion to cracked areas on the soles of the feet helps maintain skin integrity and prevent complications in peripheral arterial disease (PA
D). Elevating the feet for long periods can reduce arterial blood flow, soaking in hot water risks burns due to reduced sensation, and using a heating pad can also cause burns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client whose provider has prescribed a low-purine diet. The nurse should plan to instruct the client that he can include which of the following foods in his diet? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Apricots and nuts are low-purine foods suitable for a low-purine diet. Sardines, scallops, and liver are high-purine and should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diverticulitis and reports that he uses multiple complementary and alternative healing therapies. Which of the following complementary therapies should the nurse identify as contraindicated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Colonics involve flushing the colon with fluids, which is contraindicated in diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation or worsening inflammation. Acupuncture, saw palmetto, and guided imagery are not contraindicated.