ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL is higher than the normal range, indicating impaired kidney function and increased AKI risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: McBurney's point is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, where tenderness is most likely to be maximal in cases of acute appendicitis.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about clients who report using garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba. The charge nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of these supplements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba have blood-thinning properties, increasing the effects of oral anticoagulants and bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating foods at room temperature can help reduce nausea because strong odors from hot foods can increase the feeling of nausea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstruction of the bile duct is a direct cause of biliary cirrhosis, leading to bile accumulation and liver damage.