ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following orders would be anticipated for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants reduce inflammation in IBD exacerbations, unlike antiretrovirals, laxatives, or antibiotics, which are not first-line treatments.
Question 2 of 5
Before beginning a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs), which action by the nurse would be of highest priority to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying blood and patient ID prevents transfusion errors, critical before starting, unlike other actions that follow or are incorrect.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure presents with progressive shortness of breath over the last several days. Upon assessment the nurse notes jugular venous distention. crackles in the lung bases auscultated bilaterally and a bounding pulse. Which of the following interventions would be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV diuretics treat fluid overload in heart failure, indicated by symptoms, unlike antibiotics, supine positioning, or fluids, which worsen congestion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the client asks what the purpose of the procedure is, what is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EEG identifies seizure activity location in the brain, not stroke causes, nerve function, or heart activity.