ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing preventative health care education material to a new client who chews tobacco. Which of the following statements should the nurse underline as an important reminder in the pamphlet that highlights oral health for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tobacco use increases the risk of caries and tooth loss, impacting quality of life.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which findings would support this diagnosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: D,F,G
Rationale: Burning stomach pain, H. pylori infection, NSAID use, and a positive urea breath test are key indicators of peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who continues to have issues with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements provides the best preventative health care education for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good oral hygiene prevents dental erosion and complications from GERD-related acid exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A 65-year-old adult patient weighing 80 kg is prescribed a continuous heparin infusion. The order is for 18 units/kg/hour. The pharmacy supplies heparin in a concentration of 25,000 units/500 mL. Determine the total units of heparin the patient should receive per hour.
Correct Answer: 1440 units
Rationale: The patient should receive 1440 units of heparin per hour, calculated as 80 kg × 18 units/kg/hour.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states their parent died from complications of a GI bleed. Which of the following statements from the nurse will help the client decrease their risk of developing a peptic ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding fried foods can reduce irritation to the stomach lining, helping to decrease the risk of developing a peptic ulcer.