ATI RN
ATI Nur285 Med Surg Fall Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who is taking NSAIDs to treat arthritis asks the nurse why Cytotec (misoprostol) has also been prescribed. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Misoprostol (Cytotec) protects the stomach lining from NSAID-induced damage, preventing ulcers and GI complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote thinning of respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps thin respiratory secretions by providing hydration, reducing the viscosity of sputum and aiding expectoration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is a hallmark of refeeding syndrome, as phosphorus is rapidly used in cellular processes during refeeding, leading to low levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing an older adult client who has community-acquired pneumonia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion is a common finding in older adults with pneumonia, often due to hypoxia, dehydration, or infection-related changes in mental status.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing discharge teaching with a patient following an ileostomy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for more teaching concerning the ileostomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some foods may cause blockages or discomfort post-ileostomy, requiring dietary modifications, indicating a need for further teaching.