ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching on actions that improve gas exchange to a client diagnosed with emphysema. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing maintains positive airway pressure, improving gas exchange in emphysema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia and left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thickened fluids are easier to control during swallowing, reducing the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a pneumonectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Splinting the incision during coughing minimizes pain and supports effective coughing to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for a guaiac test. The client asks what the test will detect in his stool. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects hidden blood in the stool, used for colorectal cancer screening.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following is the priority finding for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thick, red-colored urine suggests possible bleeding, a serious complication post-TURP that requires immediate reporting.