ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in the Med-surgical unit is caring for a client with choliathiasis. Which of the following risk factors are most associated with choliathiasis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Females, estrogen therapy, and obesity increase the risk of cholelithiasis due to hormonal and cholesterol-related factors. An active lifestyle and low-fat diet are protective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of RA, where both sides of the body are affected similarly. Unilateral pain, rest-relieved pain, and Bouchard's nodes are more typical of osteoarthritis.
Question 3 of 5
After a cholecystectomy the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client in the right lateral position helps alleviate discomfort caused by CO2 retention after surgery, as it facilitates the release of trapped gas from the abdomen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress is a known trigger for fibromyalgia flare-ups, so avoiding stressful situations can help manage the condition. Increasing caffeine may disrupt sleep, stopping duloxetine abruptly can worsen symptoms, and steroids do not cure fibromyalgia.
Extract:
Nursing Documentation
Home Medication List
ED Patient Chart
Physical Assessment Findings:
A 42 year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks.
Please read scenario below.
Exhibits
Ultrasound of upper right abdomen results cholecystitis. The patient is schedule for Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. The nurse initiates patient care while awaiting this procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient has been diagnosed with cholecystitis and is scheduled for a Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HID
A) scan. It is essential to maintain the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) to prepare for the procedure, prevent further stimulation of the gallbladder, and reduce the risk of complications like aspiration during potential surgical intervention.