ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a client who is taking NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following results should the nurse recognize as a possible adverse effect of NSAID therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive fecal occult blood test is the correct answer. NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be detected through a fecal occult blood test. This is a well-documented adverse effect of NSAID therapy and is a significant concern for patients on long-term NSAID treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels is essential due to potential pancreatic involvement affecting glucose regulation. Managing acute pain is critical for patient comfort and reducing pancreatic stress. Insulin drips are not universally required, regular diets are contraindicated, and prolonged NPO may not be standard per current guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has glaucoma and is to start taking timolol. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic side effects like bradycardia, so monitoring heart rate is important.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A normal urine specific gravity (1.02) indicates appropriate water excretion, suggesting resolving SIADH, as concentrated urine is typical in active SIADH.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding corticosteroids prevents false-positive FOBT results due to their potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding.