ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by blocking the pancreatic duct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates compromised blood flow, requiring urgent attention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is involved in a health promotion program for teenagers related to the prevention of oral cancer. Which behaviors would the nurse explain as increasing the risk for oral cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Chewing tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption are significant risk factors for oral cancer due to their irritative and carcinogenic effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid abdomen is a hallmark sign of peritonitis due to abdominal muscle tightening from peritoneal inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is recovering from surgery to redirect intestinal contents out of the body. Which of the following post-surgical manifestations require nursing intervention to avoid a serious complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent bowel sounds may indicate paralytic ileus or obstruction, requiring urgent intervention.