ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for urinary retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: General anesthesia increases retention risk post-surgery. Other conditions are not directly linked to retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High fluid intake (3 L/day) dilutes urine, reducing stone formation. High vitamin C, excessive protein, and restricted calcium increase risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in clients who have vaginas. When describing why clients who have vaginas have higher rates of UTIs than clients who do not have vaginas, which of the following explanations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A shorter urethra in clients with vaginas allows easier bacterial access to the bladder. Alkalotic urine, detrusor strength, and bladder capacity are not primary factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse removes a client's Foley catheter and documents that the client urinates 4 hours later. Which of the following elements of postoperative care is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting urination post-catheter removal is monitoring urinary function, a key postoperative care element.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease and will soon begin hemodialysis treatments. Which of the following restrictions should the nurse discuss with the client that may impact their quality of life? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Dietary restrictions (
B), time constraints (
D), and fluid restrictions (E) impact quality of life in hemodialysis. Driving, travel, and social limits are not standard.