ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as unique for this age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a unique symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults, often being the first or only symptom, making it a critical indicator for this age group.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy sputum is a symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium and should be avoided by clients with chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions with a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following diets should the nurse reinforce in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low fat diet is recommended for clients with biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis as it reduces the workload on the gallbladder and decreases the risk of gallstone formation.