ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the potential complications associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as possible complications of PUD? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,F,G
Rationale: Gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation of the stomach or duodenum, and gastric outlet obstruction are recognized complications of peptic ulcer disease due to ulceration, tissue damage, and scarring.
Question 2 of 5
A 58-year-old male patient with a history of colon cancer has developed jaundice. Which laboratory finding would most likely suggest liver metastasis as the cause of the jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum bilirubin levels suggest liver dysfunction, likely due to metastasis in a patient with colon cancer and jaundice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dextrose 5% in water is isotonic and helps dilute sodium levels to correct hypernatremia gradually.
Question 4 of 5
A 25-year-old female patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. Sputum culture reveals Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Which of the following bacterial organisms is most likely responsible for this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive coccus forming clusters, is a common cause of pneumonia with these symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A 40-year-old patient is admitted with sharp, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. The nurse observes jugular venous distension and muffled heart sounds on examination. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering oxygen is the most appropriate initial action to address potential life-threatening conditions like cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.