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ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All options are common findings in gastric ulcer patients due to gastric acid secretion patterns and mucosal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is the hallmark of refeeding syndrome due to intracellular shifts of phosphorus during refeeding.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a nasogastric small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this client has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping feeding 30-60 minutes before the scan reduces aspiration risk and prevents stomach contents from interfering with imaging.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase. Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight is the most reliable measure of fluid retention as 1 kg weight gain equals approximately 1 liter fluid retention.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with suspected rheumatic endocarditis. Which of the following laboratory tests would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Throat culture can identify streptococcal infection preceding rheumatic fever/endocarditis.