ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about managing their illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding meals close to bedtime reduces reflux by allowing digestion before lying down.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes about which dietary source should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complex carbohydrates are recommended as the primary calorie source for stable blood glucose in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of the following values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAID use is a well-known risk factor for peptic ulcers due to its effect on gastric mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking perianal skin integrity is the priority due to the risk of breakdown from frequent stools in ulcerative colitis.