ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which complication would result in gastric contents spilling into the patient's peritoneal cavity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perforation is the correct answer because it describes a hole forming in the wall of the stomach or duodenum, allowing gastric contents to spill into the peritoneal cavity, leading to peritonitis, which is a severe and life-threatening condition.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding in the patient's history increases the risk for acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is a well-known risk factor for acute pancreatitis, leading to repeated episodes of pancreatic inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet is appropriate to manage edema and prevent fluid overload in acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory finding indicates the resolution of a patient's acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decreasing serum amylase level is indicative of the resolution of acute pancreatitis. Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates and is released in large amounts when the pancreas is inflamed. As the inflammation resolves, amylase levels decrease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Applying a new patch daily, removing it for 10-12 hours, and rotating hairless sites ensure effective use of transdermal nitroglycerin.