ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After a cholecystectomy the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client in the right lateral position helps alleviate discomfort caused by CO2 retention after surgery, as it facilitates the release of trapped gas from the abdomen.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a pregnant client who has been recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Which of the following is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain during pregnancy can exacerbate osteoarthritis symptoms, especially in weight-bearing joints, and should be considered when managing pain.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which of the following is an appropriate assignment for the newly graduated registered nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 42-year-old male with dark stools and the need for dietary teaching is a stable assignment, making it suitable for a newly graduated nurse.
Extract:
Medications
Methotrexate
Prednisone
Ibuprofen
Famotidine
A nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse reviews the client's medications upon arrival to shift.
Question 4 of 5
What laboratory order does the nurse anticipates based on the list of medications in the client's profile.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client is taking methotrexate and prednisone, both of which can affect liver function. Methotrexate, an immunosuppressive medication, can cause hepatotoxicity, and prednisone, a corticosteroid, can lead to elevated liver enzymes.
Therefore, the nurse should anticipate an order for liver function tests (LFTs) to monitor for any potential liver damage.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of RA, where both sides of the body are affected similarly. Unilateral pain, rest-relieved pain, and Bouchard's nodes are more typical of osteoarthritis.