ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about measures to prevent recurring urinary tract infections with a female client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Drinking 3 L of fluids, wiping front to back, and low-fructose cranberry juice prevent bacterial growth and contamination. Bubble baths increase infection risk, and voiding every 2-3 hours is preferred.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a halo device and is reviewing new prescriptions from the provider. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Driving with a halo device is unsafe due to restricted neck movement; this prescription requires clarification. Other instructions are appropriate for halo device care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client to identify risk factors for colorectal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as increasing the client's risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crohn's disease increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic inflammation. High-fiber diets, age 46, and normal BMI are not significant risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek's sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client's head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tapping 2 cm in front of the ear over the facial nerve tests for Chvostek's sign, indicating hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia with a nosebleed poses an immediate hemorrhage risk, requiring priority attention. Other conditions are less urgent as they are chronic or stable.