ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client following a right cataract extraction. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lifting heavy objects can increase intraocular pressure, disrupting healing post-cataract surgery. Avoiding heavy lifting is critical. Other options risk complications or are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia. The client asks, 'Why do I feel so tired and fatigued all of the time?' Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia causes fewer healthy red blood cells due to fragile sickled cells, leading to anemia and reduced oxygen delivery, causing fatigue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for a client who is experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black beans are high in iron, making them an excellent dietary choice for iron deficiency anemia. Milk can inhibit iron absorption due to calcium, raisins have less iron than beans, and tea contains tannins that reduce iron absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following is a potential complication of a chronic wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic wounds can lead to significant emotional and psychological stress due to prolonged treatment, appearance issues, and limitations in activities. Electrolyte abnormalities are not typically a direct complication unless associated with severe infections or extensive fluid loss, which is uncommon. The wound itself does not directly alter hemoglobin A1C, which measures long-term blood glucose control. Fluid volume overload is not a direct complication of chronic wounds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse educator is working with the staff to decrease skin tissue injuries to clients on the medical surgical unit. Which of the following practices will decrease friction injuries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a trapeze reduces friction and shear forces during repositioning, preventing skin injuries. Other options increase friction or shear risks.