ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following referrals should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dietary services are crucial for clients with chronic kidney disease. Proper nutrition can help manage symptoms, slow disease progression, and improve overall health. A dietitian can provide personalized dietary plans to ensure the client avoids foods that may exacerbate their condition and includes those that support kidney health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying dry heat can alleviate pain from enlarged kidneys and cysts in PKD, offering a safe, non-pharmacological pain relief option.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has glaucoma and is to start taking timolol. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic side effects like bradycardia, so monitoring heart rate is important.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy taken from the iliac crest. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetaminophen is recommended for post-biopsy pain relief, effective with minimal bleeding risk compared to NSAIDs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a newly licensed nurse about NG intubation for a client who is postoperative following a colectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An NG tube post-colectomy decompresses the stomach, reducing pressure and preventing vomiting to aid gastrointestinal healing.