ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client to identify risk factors for colorectal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as increasing the client's risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crohn's disease increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic inflammation. High-fiber diets, age 46, and normal BMI are not significant risk factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loose stools are expected with an ileostomy due to bypassing the colon. Emptying the bag frequently, avoiding laxatives, and limiting high-fiber foods prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an IV in the left forearm and whose infusion pump has alarmed several times. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning the arm addresses common infusion pump alarms caused by tubing occlusion from arm position, the most likely issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing ECG rhythm strips for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following rhythms indicates bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sinus bradycardia shows a heart rate below 60/min with regular P waves before QRS complexes, as seen in strip C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client following a chemical splash to the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the chemical irritant guides irrigation duration and treatment, making it the first step in ocular irrigation.