ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive bisacodyl use can lead to electrolyte imbalances due to fluid loss, a critical issue to address in older adults.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is assisting with serving dinner trays on the unit. Upon receiving the dinner tray for a patient admitted with acute gallbladder inflammation, the nurse will question which of the following foods on the tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fried chicken, high in fat, can exacerbate gallbladder inflammation by triggering contractions, making it inappropriate for the patient.
Question 3 of 4
A patient who experienced an upper GI bleed due to gastritis has had the bleeding controlled and the patient's condition is now stable. For the next several hours, the nurse caring for this patient should assess for what signs and symptoms of recurrence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia, hypotension, and tachypnea are critical signs of potential GI bleed recurrence, indicating hypovolemia.
Question 4 of 4
A patient has been scheduled for a urea breath test in one month's time. What nursing diagnosis most likely prompted this diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The urea breath test diagnoses H. pylori infection, which can cause gastritis and ulcers, leading to imbalanced nutrition due to impaired nutrient absorption.
Question 5 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex post-EGD ensures the airway is protected, as sedation may impair swallowing reflexes, posing an aspiration risk.