ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who experienced an upper GI bleed due to gastritis has had the bleeding controlled and the patient's condition is now stable. For the next several hours, the nurse caring for this patient should assess for what signs and symptoms of recurrence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia, hypotension, and tachypnea are critical signs of potential GI bleed recurrence, indicating hypovolemia.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The management of the patient's gastrostomy is an assessment priority for the home care nurse. What statement would indicate that the patient is managing the tube correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the gastrostomy tube before and after medications prevents clogs and maintains patency, indicating correct management.