ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who is postoperative from a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding crossing the legs for the first 3 months after surgery helps prevent dislocation of the hip joint and promotes proper healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenazopyridine. The nurse should reinforce to the client to expect which of the following while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reddish-orange urine is a common and expected side effect of phenazopyridine, which is harmless but can stain clothing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia, and effective diabetes management aims to reduce such symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about monitoring weight with a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weighing at the same time each day ensures consistent measurements, critical for monitoring fluid retention in CKD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night sweats are a classic symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis, resulting from the body's immune response to the infection.