ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The client asks the nurse if there will be a lot of pain during the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cramping is a common sensation during a colonoscopy, and this response addresses the client's concern accurately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to determine the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated levels of serum creatinine are indicative of impaired renal function. Creatinine is a waste product that is normally filtered by the kidneys.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and no passage of flatus are characteristic signs of paralytic ileus, which is a temporary impairment of bowel motility following surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Humidified oxygen prevents drying of mucous membranes, making secretions less tenacious and easier to manage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low urine output (less than 30 mL/hr) may indicate inadequate renal perfusion and should be reported.