ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a peptic ulcer disease has had metronidazole (Flagyl) added to his current medication regimen. What health education related to this medication should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol is critical with metronidazole to prevent severe reactions like nausea, vomiting, and flushing.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been brought to the emergency department with abdominal pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. The patient is scheduled for an appendectomy but questions the nurse about how his health will be affected by the absence of an appendix. How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The appendix is a vestigial organ with minimal function, so its removal typically has no noticeable impact on health post-recovery.
Question 3 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 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 NG tube placement before medication administration ensures safety and prevents complications like aspiration.
Question 5 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.