ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just experienced a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first after ensuring the patient's safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the patient in a side-lying position immediately after the seizure ensures that the airway remains open and reduces the risk of aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who continues to have issues with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements provides the best preventative health care education for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good oral hygiene prevents dental erosion and complications from GERD-related acid exposure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral nutrition via a gastrostomy tube. Which actions should the nurse take to prevent complications associated with enteral feeding? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Changing the feeding bag/tubing every 24 hours and checking residual volume prevent infection and aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
A patient presents with numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, and a positive Phalen's test. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate to address the underlying cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrist splinting maintains a neutral position, reducing pressure on the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student is reviewing the pathophysiology and management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Which of the following statements are accurate regarding GERD? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,G
Rationale: Smoking, LES relaxation, elevating the bed, and obesity are accurate factors related to GERD.