ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After a patient has undergone cholecystectomy, for which immediate complication would the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection is a common immediate postoperative complication requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
You arrive for your morning shift on the urology unit, and the night nurse gives a report on the following patients who will be under your care. Which one would you see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mr. Jennings' bladder spasms post-TURBT indicate potential irritation or blockage requiring prompt assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report of empowerment is the expected outcome. Education aims to make the client feel capable and confident in managing their new condition, reducing dependency and promoting self-care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy and states they are not ready to look at the stoma. Which of the following teaching strategies is helpful and encourages the client to share their feelings about the colostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussion encourages clients to express feelings and concerns about their colostomy.
Question 5 of 5
An acute pancreatitis patient who complains of muscle cramping. The nurse explains to the patient that is the typical sign and symptom of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia, common in acute pancreatitis, causes muscle cramping due to calcium sequestration.