ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia and left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thickened fluids are easier to control during swallowing, reducing the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for obstructions or kinks in the tubing is the first step to address the lack of urinary output, which could indicate a blockage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a subjective sensation or warning that a seizure is about to occur, often manifesting as visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin is a long-term treatment, and stopping it abruptly can lead to seizure recurrence, indicating a need for further education.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports having heartburn every night. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's heartburn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice is acidic and can irritate the esophagus, worsening GERD symptoms.