ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient in the immediate post-operative phase. Which of the following assessment findings would be most indicative of post-operative hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia and hypotension are classic signs of hemorrhage due to compensatory mechanisms, unlike respiratory changes, fever, or confusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin, which of following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically lifelong for seizure control; stopping it risks recurrence, indicating a need for further teaching, unlike the other correct statements.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery in ine pre-operative setting. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the RN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining surgery details is the surgeon's responsibility, not the RN's, unlike witnessing consent, assessments, and checklists.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia, necessitating regular dental check-ups, unlike incorrect antacid, alcohol, or urine color advice.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that all of the following are features of ulcerative colitis except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skip lesions and cobblestone appearance are features of Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis, which has continuous inflammation.