ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark or black-colored stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential complication of a peptic ulcer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is experiencing anaphylaxis after receiving an antibiotic. Which interventions should the nurse prioritize to address this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: Administering epinephrine, starting IV access, providing oxygen, and ensuring a patent airway are critical immediate actions for anaphylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and cytokines in this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Mast cells, T lymphocytes, inflammation, and epithelial cells contribute to the inflammatory surge in status asthmaticus.
Question 4 of 5
A patient presents with numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, and a positive Phalen's test. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate to address the underlying cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrist splinting maintains a neutral position, reducing pressure on the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with acute gastritis. Which of the following interventions and assessments should the nurse consider to effectively manage this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F,G
Rationale: Administering antacids, avoiding NSAIDs, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and smoking, and monitoring for GI bleeding are key to managing acute gastritis.