ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Which statement by the client is cause for the greatest concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This indicates new or worsening ascites, a serious complication of portal hypertension requiring evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as a serious complication of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coagulopathy (evidenced by bleeding) is serious in cirrhosis due to impaired clotting factor production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus about peritoneal dialysis. The nurse tells the client that it is important to maintain the prescribed dwell time for the dialysis due to the risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining dwell time prevents excessive glucose absorption from dialysate which could cause hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction. When teaching the student nurse about this condition, the nurse will include which of the following findings that are consistent with the diagnosis? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: These reflect SBO pathophysiology: proximal distention, fluid loss/vomiting, and metabolic derangements.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a nasogastric small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this client has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping feeding 30-60 minutes before the scan reduces aspiration risk and prevents stomach contents from interfering with imaging.