ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy via an Infusion pump. Which action would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing IV tubing every 24 hours prevents bacterial accumulation, reducing infection risk in TPN patients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse identifies a client problem of impaired skin integrity related to diarrhea for a client who has ulcerative colitis. The nurse recognizes that teaching about perianal care has been effective when the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentle cleansing and drying after each stool prevents skin breakdown and irritation in ulcerative colitis patients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease and is being admitted to the hospital with clinical manifestations of a perforation. Which finding by the nurse would best Indicate that perforation has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates peritonitis, a sign of peptic ulcer perforation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a common symptom of esophageal ulcers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain, often burning or sharp, is a common symptom of esophageal ulcers, worsened by swallowing.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being discharged after being seen in the urgent care center for a possible first experience with diverticulitis. The client asks the nurse what can be done to prevent further development of diverticular disease. The nurse's most important intervention to teach this client would be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing dietary fiber promotes regular bowel movements, reducing colon pressure and preventing diverticula formation.