ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia, necessitating regular dental check-ups, unlike incorrect antacid, alcohol, or urine color advice.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following orders would be anticipated for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants reduce inflammation in IBD exacerbations, unlike antiretrovirals, laxatives, or antibiotics, which are not first-line treatments.
Question 3 of 5
Which action should the nurse take first when discovering a fire in the client's bathroom trash can?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the client to safety is the priority to prevent injury, before pulling alarms, extinguishing, or closing doors.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of urinary frequency, dysuria, and fever. Which. Of the following orders should the nurse carry out first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining urine samples first confirms UTI diagnosis and guides antibiotic therapy, critical before other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for an echocardiogram. The client asks what the test can show Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiograms assess heart pumping and structure, not catheters, blood proteins, or electrical activity.