ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a young adult client about healthful sleep habits. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Watching TV until falling asleep disrupts sleep cycles. Snacks/baths, consistent schedules, and avoiding naps promote healthy sleep.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the bed head reduces GERD symptoms by preventing acid reflux. Bedtime snacks, ignoring food triggers, and large meals worsen symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having an increased risk of aspiration while eating (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) causes dysphagia, increasing aspiration risk. Head and neck trauma damages swallowing structures, and recent postoperative clients under anesthesia have impaired airway reflexes. Lactose intolerance and diarrhea affect digestion, not swallowing.
Question 4 of 5
A client taking a newly prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is receiving education on foods that contain tyramine. Which of the following foods should be excluded from the client's diet? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Red wine, smoked sausage, and aged cheddar are high in tyramine, risking hypertensive crises with MAOIs. Chicken and cereal are safe.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks about maintaining taste and smell. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding smoking and strong odors preserves taste and smell by protecting sensory receptors. Brushing teeth and dental visits support oral health, and salt use affects diet, not sensory preservation directly.