ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an acute exacerbation of Crohn's Disease with severe diarrhea for the last two days. The nurse knows that which of the following is the priority risk for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe diarrhea risks fluid and electrolyte imbalances, potentially causing life-threatening complications, prioritizing over skin integrity, pain, or malnutrition.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client is tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with an enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the test result & positive. What would the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive ELISA requires confirmation with a Western blot test to rule out false positives, ensuring accurate HIV diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring who presented with unstable angina. Before giving the client, a dose of sublingual nitroglycerin, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure ensures safety, as nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, unlike irrelevant pulse, vomiting, or X-ray actions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing patient education for reducing the risk of coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Controlling diabetes, exercising, maintaining healthy weight, and normal blood pressure reduce CAD risk; high HDL and low saturated fats are beneficial.