ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Corticosteroids can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to false-positive FOBT results, so they should be avoided before testing.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 30/min is significantly elevated, indicating potential respiratory distress or neurological deterioration, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a newly licensed nurse about NG intubation for a client who is postoperative following a colectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An NG tube post-colectomy decompresses the stomach, reducing pressure and preventing vomiting to aid gastrointestinal healing.
Question 5 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.