ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a patient with a gastrostomy tube. Before starting the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the pH of gastric aspirate ensures the tube is correctly placed, preventing aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving continuous enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. During the assessment, the nurse discovers that the patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to address this complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreasing the feeding rate and using a fiber-enriched formula helps manage diarrhea in enteral feeding.
Question 3 of 5
A 55-year-old patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Which factors are associated with an increased risk of developing this type of cancer? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: High red/processed meat intake, genetic factors, and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases increase colorectal cancer risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following common characteristics of nonallergic asthma can the nurse expect to find when assessing an adult client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: No hypersensitivity to allergens, exercise-induced flare-ups, and NSAID-triggered flare-ups are characteristic of nonallergic asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with gastritis after presenting with abdominal discomfort and nausea. As a nurse, which interventions would be appropriate for managing this patient's condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: F,G
Rationale: Administering proton pump inhibitors and encouraging a bland diet are effective for managing gastritis by reducing acid production and avoiding irritation.