ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sigmoid colostomy is typically located in the left lower abdomen.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is having a gastroduodenostomy (Billroth I operation) for stomach cancer. Which complication is occurring when the patient reports generalized weakness, sweating, palpitations, and dizziness 15 minutes after eating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication after a gastroduodenostomy, where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine, causing fluid shifts and hormone release leading to the described symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withholding oral fluids and food rests the pancreas, reducing inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
Which measurement would provide the most specific information about the outcome of a paracentesis for a patient who has ascites?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal girth directly measures fluid removal from ascites post-paracentesis.
Question 5 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.