ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of gout about managing the disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Avoiding high-purine foods like veal, certain fish, and bacon helps prevent gout flare-ups. Alcohol and starvation diets increase uric acid levels and should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has a new prescription of allopurinol for the treatment of Gout. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is essential to drink plenty of fluids while taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones, which can occur with increased uric acid excretion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of RA, where both sides of the body are affected similarly. Unilateral pain, rest-relieved pain, and Bouchard's nodes are more typical of osteoarthritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress is a known trigger for fibromyalgia flare-ups, so avoiding stressful situations can help manage the condition. Increasing caffeine may disrupt sleep, stopping duloxetine abruptly can worsen symptoms, and steroids do not cure fibromyalgia.
Extract:
Nursing Documentation
Home Medication List
ED Patient Chart
Physical Assessment Findings:
A 42 year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks.
Please read scenario below.
Exhibits
Ultrasound of upper right abdomen results cholecystitis. The patient is schedule for Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. The nurse initiates patient care while awaiting this procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient has been diagnosed with cholecystitis and is scheduled for a Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HID
A) scan. It is essential to maintain the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) to prepare for the procedure, prevent further stimulation of the gallbladder, and reduce the risk of complications like aspiration during potential surgical intervention.