ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been scheduled for a urea breath test in one month's time. What nursing diagnosis most likely prompted this diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The urea breath test diagnoses H. pylori infection, which can cause gastritis and ulcers, leading to imbalanced nutrition due to impaired nutrient absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A patient's health history is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest Crohn's disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the cause of the patient's signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease is characterized by a pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions, unlike ulcerative colitis, which typically presents with continuous symptoms.
Extract:
The client has had the following intake and output during the shift:
Intake:
4 oz of Pedialyte
1/2 of an 8-oz cup of clear orange Jell-O
2 graham crackers
200 mL of D 5-1/2 sodium chloride IV
Output:
345 mL of urine
50 mL of loose stool
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is completing the intake and output record for a preschool-age client admitted for fluid volume deficit. The nurse documents the client's intake as milliliters. How much liquid intake did the client have in Milliliters? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 437
Rationale:
Total liquid intake is calculated as 4 oz Pedialyte (118.28 mL) + 1/2 of 8 oz Jell-O (118.28 mL) + 200 mL IV fluid = 436.56 mL, rounded to 437 mL.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following gastric surgery. The nurse's assessment should be planned in light of the possibility of what potential complications?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Atelectasis, pneumonia, and metabolic imbalances are common post-gastric surgery complications due to reduced lung function and electrolyte disturbances.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex post-EGD ensures the airway is protected, as sedation may impair swallowing reflexes, posing an aspiration risk.