ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has experienced an acute episode of gastritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol prevents irritation of the stomach lining in gastritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following values should the nurse expect to be elevated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amylase levels are typically elevated in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation, serving as a key diagnostic marker.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who acquired hepatitis A from consuming contaminated food. The client's mouth is an example of which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mouth is the portal of entry for hepatitis A, allowing the virus to enter through contaminated food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by blocking the pancreatic duct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a client about the care of a newly created ileal conduit. The nurse should instruct the client to empty the appliance:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emptying when 2/3 full prevents leakage and ensures comfort.