ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an obstruction in the duodenum. Which initial clinical manifestation is associated with this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crampy, wavelike, colicky abdominal pain is the initial manifestation of a duodenal obstruction due to spasms from the blockage.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
After successfully losing 0.5 to 1 pound weekly for several months, a client at the clinic has not lost any weight for the last month. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring changes in diet or exercise helps identify factors contributing to the weight loss plateau.
Question 4 of 5
After having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy performed, a 42-year-old male client returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a client-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the post-op plan of care for the first 24 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting the surgical site during deep breathing and coughing prevents complications like atelectasis.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has a confirmed urinary stone in the proximal left ureter undergoes extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. What Information is most Important for the nurse to collect after lithotripsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring urine characteristics and output post-lithotripsy assesses for hematuria and ensures adequate renal function.