ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse view as an indication of a postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burgundy colored urine can indicate bleeding in the urinary tract, a potential complication after TURP.
Question 2 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
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL is higher than the normal range, indicating impaired kidney function and increased AKI risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient with a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the limb and applying ice helps reduce bleeding and swelling by using gravity and cold to constrict blood vessels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with allergic reactions, and elevated levels indicate a positive RAST test result.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past three days that has suddenly resolved. The client has a new onset of otorrhea (drainage from the ear). The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A perforated tympanic membrane can lead to the sudden resolution of ear pain followed by drainage, as the pressure causing the pain is relieved when the eardrum ruptures.