ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and no passage of flatus are characteristic signs of paralytic ileus, which is a temporary impairment of bowel motility following surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is the priority to improve oxygenation and prevent hypoxemia in pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a subjective sensation or warning that a seizure is about to occur, often manifesting as visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity and should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care center is reinforcing information with a new employee about the difference between sprains and strains. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as a cause of sprain injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sprain involves the stretching or tearing of ligaments, which can occur from twisting motions, such as twisting a ligament while walking.