ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic blood loss from ulcerative colitis leads to anemia due to ongoing gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to the body's response to low glucose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, 'I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.' The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion in the stool, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the use of isotonic solutions. The nurse recognizes which statements made by a student about isotonic solutions are correct. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Isotonic solutions match body fluid osmolality and replace fluid loss without shifting fluid compartments.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse should recognize the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool.