ATI RN
ATI Nur285 Med Surg Fall Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soymilk is lactose-free, making it the best choice for a low-lactose diet, avoiding discomfort from dairy products.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is a hallmark of refeeding syndrome, as phosphorus is rapidly used in cellular processes during refeeding, leading to low levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing an older adult client who has community-acquired pneumonia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion is a common finding in older adults with pneumonia, often due to hypoxia, dehydration, or infection-related changes in mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dextrose 10% in water provides glucose to maintain blood sugar levels and prevent hypoglycemia until the TPN solution is available.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of gastric ulcer. Which assessment finding by the nurse supports the client's diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epigastric pain that worsens with eating is a hallmark symptom of a gastric ulcer, aggravated by increased acid during digestion.