ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been brought to the emergency department with abdominal pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. The patient is scheduled for an appendectomy but questions the nurse about how his health will be affected by the absence of an appendix. How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The appendix is a vestigial organ with minimal function, so its removal typically has no noticeable impact on health post-recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions for a 52-year-old client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The client reports that he has not had the procedure before and is very anxious about feeling pain during the procedure. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the client about sedation addresses their anxiety about pain, providing reassurance about the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are inflammatory bowel diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks the nurse why a laxative is necessary following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The laxative helps eliminate the barium contrast material from the body after a barium swallow procedure to prevent complications such as constipation or obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with serving dinner trays on the unit. Upon receiving the dinner tray for a patient admitted with acute gallbladder inflammation, the nurse will question which of the following foods on the tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fried chicken, high in fat, can exacerbate gallbladder inflammation by triggering contractions, making it inappropriate for the patient.