ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted to the respiratory unit with flail chest. Which answer best describes this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flail chest is defined by multiple rib fractures creating a detached chest wall segment, impairing breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic blood loss from inflamed intestinal lining in ulcerative colitis is a major cause of anemia.
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 is the first step to ensure no obstruction is preventing urine flow.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a recent ST segment elevation MI (STEMI) presents with bilateral lower extremity edema and crackles throughout the lung fields. What is the nurse's priority intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics are the priority to reduce fluid overload, indicated by edema and lung crackles post-STEMI.
Question 5 of 5
A client was seen in the emergency room with a complaint of severe episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, and complains of feeling lightheaded. Which laboratory test should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum potassium levels are critical due to potential electrolyte loss from vomiting and diarrhea, which can cause cardiac and neuromuscular issues.