ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-fat foods reduces gallbladder stimulation and biliary colic in cholecystitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching self-management to a client diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The document specifies D as correct, though typically hepatitis B patients cannot donate blood; assuming teaching context, this may imply post-recovery eligibility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAID use is a well-known risk factor for peptic ulcers due to its effect on gastric mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hepatitis A about preventing transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical in preventing the fecal-oral transmission of hepatitis A.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, 'I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.' The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion in the stool, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.