ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A manifestations include flu-like symptoms such as fever and nausea.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding is the most common indication of esophageal cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progressive dysphagia is the most common and specific symptom of esophageal cancer, caused by tumor growth obstructing the esophagus.
Question 3 of 5
Which subjective description of pain would the nurse expect from a patient who has cholecystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right upper-quadrant pain radiating to the shoulder is characteristic of cholecystitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse suspects that a patient who underwent esophageal surgery has a misplaced jejunostomy feeding tube. Which action would the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures verification of tube placement to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has end-stage cirrhosis of the liver with encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to decrease the client's ammonia level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing protein intake decreases ammonia production, aiding in managing hepatic encephalopathy.