ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is gathering medical history from a client admitted for pyelonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect the client to report when asked about their medical history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A history of UTIs is relevant to pyelonephritis, as the infection can ascend from the lower urinary tract to the kidneys. Recurrent UTIs are a risk factor for pyelonephritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching on common symptoms of glomerulonephritis. What assessment findings are consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Proteinuria, hypertension, periorbital edema, and hematuria are hallmark symptoms of glomerulonephritis due to glomerular damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium levels are often elevated in clients with renal failure due to the kidneys' inability to excrete potassium. Hemodialysis helps to remove excess potassium from the bloodstream, thereby decreasing its levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating the public at a health fair about colorectal cancer. Which of the following risk factors increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Smoking, obesity, and high red meat intake increase colorectal cancer risk.
Question 5 of 5
In an effort to decrease the rate of urinary tract infections, which of the following should the nurse manager teach the nursing staff?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Removing catheters, proper perineal care, completing antibiotics, and adequate fluid intake reduce UTI risk.