ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A about preventing the transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing effective hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, which is spread through the fecal-oral route.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding in the patient's history increases the risk for acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is a well-known risk factor for acute pancreatitis, leading to repeated episodes of pancreatic inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when assessing a patient with possible oral cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the mouth for leukoplakia, thickened white patches that can be precancerous, is a key action in assessing for oral cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, and a family history of heart disease and arthritis. The client has a 60-year smoking history and denies alcohol or other substance use. They are positive for Helicobacter pylori and are on medication for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which three findings from the client's medical record increase their risk for peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Smoking, adalimumab, and NSAID use increase PUD risk by affecting gastric lining and immune response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching on common symptoms of glomerulonephritis. What assessment findings are consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Proteinuria, hypertension, periorbital edema, and hematuria are hallmark symptoms of glomerulonephritis due to glomerular damage.