ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client with extensive burns for hydrotherapy. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing analgesics before hydrotherapy begins reduces pain and anxiety, facilitating wound healing (
Choice
C). Educating the client is important but secondary to pain management (
Choice
A). Analgesics after therapy alone are insufficient, as pain occurs during the procedure (
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B). Clean supplies are essential but not the priority over pain relief (
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D).
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted with an acute exacerbation of Ménière's disease asks the student nurse why he was prescribed diphenhydramine. Which response by the student nurse requires correction by the primary nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ménière's disease is not caused by an allergic response; its cause is unknown but may involve fluid imbalance or infection. Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties, correctly helps reduce nausea, vomiting, and promotes rest.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with a problem involving the inner ear. Which is the most common client complaint associated with a problem involving this part of the ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hearing loss is the most common complaint with inner ear problems, as the cochlea is responsible for hearing. Tinnitus is a symptom, pruritus relates to the outer ear, and muffled sounds indicate middle ear issues.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides instructions to a client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) about measures to treat diarrhea caused by acute flare-ups. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing dietary fiber, especially during flare-ups, can worsen diarrhea in IBS by increasing stool bulk and motility. Low-fiber diets are recommended during acute episodes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about diagnostic vision tests. The nurse should include that which of the following tests is performed to diagnose macular degeneration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Amsler grid test is used to diagnose macular degeneration by detecting distortions or missing areas in the grid, indicating damage to the macula.