ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is to perform peritoneal dialysis at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Microwaving risks uneven heating, pain is not expected, redness indicates infection, and fiber is beneficial. None are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following his first hemodialysis treatment. The client reports a headache, nausea, and restlessness. The nurse should identify these findings as manifestations of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, common after initial hemodialysis, causes headache, nausea, and restlessness. Air embolism, septicemia, and peritonitis have different symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cystitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding carbonated beverages reduces bladder irritation in cystitis. Higher fluid intake, full antibiotic courses, and avoiding acidic juices are preferred.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients on the urology unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to teach about kidney stone prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe flank pain, nausea, and vomiting indicate kidney stones, warranting prevention education. Other symptoms suggest different conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a hemodialysis treatment. For which of the following manifestations will the nurse administer a PRN dose of phenytoin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache and restlessness may indicate seizures, warranting phenytoin. Other symptoms suggest different issues.