ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is receiving education about his upcoming Billroth I procedure (gastroduodenostomy). This patient should be informed that he may experience which of the following adverse effects associated with this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea and feelings of fullness are common after a Billroth I due to rapid food passage into the small intestine.
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: A
Rationale: Chronic blood loss from inflamed ulcers in ulcerative colitis is a primary cause of iron deficiency anemia.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient's new onset of dysphagia has required insertion of an NG tube for feeding; the nurse has modified the patient's care plan accordingly. What intervention should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confirming the placement of the NG tube prior to each medication administration is crucial to ensure safe and effective delivery of medications and nutrition, preventing complications such as aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is receiving education about his upcoming Billroth I procedure (gastroduodenostomy). This patient should be informed that he may experience which of the following adverse effects associated with this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea and feelings of fullness are common after a Billroth I due to rapid food passage into the small intestine.