ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has acute gastritis due to food poisoning. The client is experiencing nausea and vomiting. The nurse would question which of the following medications, if ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can irritate the gastric mucosa, worsening gastritis symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client complains of severe burning in the esophagus. The provider orders magnesium hydroxide. What outcome should the nurse expect if the medication achieves the desired therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide, an antacid, neutralizes gastric acid, alleviating the burning sensation associated with GERD.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement made by the nurse to a 14-year-old extremely obese teenager is most likely to motivate him to lose weight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Focusing on short-term benefits like improved energy and mood is more likely to motivate a teenager than long-term health outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a new diagnosis of GERD is preparing for discharge from the hospital. Which foods will the nurse teach this client to avoid? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Chocolate, tomato soup, spicy pork rinds, and oranges can exacerbate GERD by relaxing the LES or increasing acidity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the histories of several candidates for bariatric surgery. Who is the best candidate for the surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BMI of 42 with obesity-related comorbidities like hypertension and gallstones makes this candidate suitable for bariatric surgery.