ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference assesses for complications like infiltration or thrombosis.
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 teaching a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about managing their illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding meals close to bedtime reduces reflux by allowing digestion before lying down.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Withholding oral intake rests the pancreas, reducing stimulation and aiding recovery in acute pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biliary cirrhosis is caused by bile duct obstruction, leading to bile accumulation and liver damage.