ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting a stool specimen from a client. What stool characteristic indicates to the nurse that the client may have an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black, tarry stool indicates digested blood from an upper GI bleed.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client is brought to an urgent care clinic by her paid in-home caregiver for a suspected UTI. The client has bruising to the left side of her face and appears fearful when her caregiver makes sudden movements. Which priority action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Separating the client from the caregiver ensures a safe environment for assessment and prevents potential intimidation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an eye clinic is obtaining a health history from a client who is being evaluated for suspected cataracts. The nurse understands that which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of high doses of aspirin or other NSAIDs has been associated with cataract formation.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate to implement for a client who experiencing weight loss due to nausea caused by chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals can help manage nausea and ensure consistent calorie intake.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right-sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the legs (peripheral edema) is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the systemic venous circulation.