ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription of a nasogastric tube (NG) to treat a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following rationales for the use of the nasogastric tube should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An NG tube decompresses the stomach by removing contents in a pyloric obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has an ileostomy and will require stoma care. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the pouch at 1/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurse's station. The charge nurse elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse's leadership style can be said to be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves encouraging group participation and decision-making through voting, which matches the charge nurse's actions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is known to increase blood glucose levels and cause glucose intolerance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation due to the abrupt release of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.