ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output less than 400 mL per 24 hr defines the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding in the patient's history increases the risk for acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is a well-known risk factor for acute pancreatitis due to its harmful effects on pancreatic cells.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report of empowerment is the expected outcome. Education aims to make the client feel capable and confident in managing their new condition, reducing dependency and promoting self-care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the client's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expelling air from the JP bulb after emptying re-establishes suction, ensuring effective drainage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a potential complication of prostate surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erectile dysfunction is a potential complication due to nerve proximity during prostatectomy.