ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cystitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding carbonated beverages reduces bladder irritation in cystitis. Higher fluid intake, full antibiotic courses, and avoiding acidic juices are preferred.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is gathering medical history from a client admited for pyelonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect the client to report when asked about their medical history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recurrent UTIs increase pyelonephritis risk by allowing bacterial ascension. Calcium, ibuprofen, and genetic diseases are less directly linked.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) at home. Which of the following statements from the client indicates an understanding of this type of dialysis management? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene prevents infections (
A). Daily weight monitoring tracks fluid balance (
C). Blood pressure monitoring manages cardiovascular health (E). Laying down during dwell time is unnecessary (
B), and CAPD involves multiple daily exchanges, not once at bedtime (
D).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for older adult clients at a long-term care facility. Which of the following assessments should the nurse consider when monitoring clients for urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Dribbling (
A), irregular voiding (
C), and bladder distension (E) indicate retention. Urine color and proteinuria are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a client who was admited for pyelonephritis. Which of the following instructions related to the prevention of pyelonephritis should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Adequate fluids (
C), completing antibiotics (
D), and front-to-back wiping (E) prevent pyelonephritis. Excessive bathing and douching increase risk.