ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of middle adult clients about early detection of colorectal cancer. The nurse should include the American Cancer Society recommendation that men and women beginning at age 50 who are at average risk should have a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and a colonoscopy at which of the following intervals?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every ten years for average-risk adults starting at age 50, balancing effectiveness with procedure risks and costs.
Question 2 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 re-establishes suction for effective drainage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for kinks in the tubing is the first step to identify and resolve simple obstructions.
Question 4 of 5
An acute pancreatitis patient who complains of muscle cramping. The nurse explains to the patient that is the typical sign and symptom of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia, common in acute pancreatitis, causes muscle cramping due to calcium sequestration.
Question 5 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.