ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a large bowel obstruction. Which late clinical finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Visible loops of bowel through the abdominal wall may be observed in severe cases of large bowel obstruction, indicating a late-stage complication.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the Urgent Care center complaining of urinary frequency accompanied by pain when voiding. Which clinical manifestation would make the nurse suspect acute pyelonephritis rather than cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Costovertebral tenderness indicates kidney involvement, characteristic of pyelonephritis rather than cystitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse understands that the best explanation for utilizing TPN is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN provides all nutritional needs in a hypertonic solution for clients unable to tolerate enteral nutrition due to impaired GI function.
Question 4 of 5
A client was started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) ten days ago. The nurse recognizes that the expected effect of TPN is a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN maintains or promotes weight gain by providing essential nutrients, supporting tissue repair and growth.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a first episode of acute cholecystitis. Which of the following may have contributed to this event? She:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy increases cholesterol saturation in bile, raising the risk of gallstone formation and cholecystitis.