ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has long-term symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the educational materials?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barrett's esophagus is a complication of GERD and is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. It is essential for the patient to follow up with a GI specialist for surveillance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of calcium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-fat milk is an excellent source of calcium and is easily digestible, supporting bone health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a patient with a gastrostomy tube. Before starting the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the pH of gastric aspirate ensures the tube is correctly placed, preventing aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
A 25-year-old female patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. Sputum culture reveals Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Which of the following bacterial organisms is most likely responsible for this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive coccus forming clusters, is a common cause of pneumonia with these symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of asthma is admitted to the emergency department with severe wheezing, shortness of breath, and retractions. After initial administration of albuterol via nebulizer, the patient's symptoms persist. What is the next best course of action for managing this patient's asthma exacerbation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intravenous corticosteroids are the next appropriate step to reduce inflammation in the airways and improve symptoms of asthma exacerbation.