ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small amount of bleeding around the stoma is normal during initial healing.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes lactulose for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. Which data would the nurse monitor for effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased stool frequency indicates lactulose is promoting ammonia excretion.
Question 3 of 5
After a patient has undergone cholecystectomy, for which immediate complication would the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection is a common immediate postoperative complication requiring vigilant monitoring.
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
You are working in a urologist's office. When you return from lunch, you have the following phone messages. Which one requires immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mr. Smith's symptoms of chills, fatigue, and high fever suggest a severe infection requiring immediate attention.