ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has suspected appendicitis. While waiting for surgery, nursing interventions for this client would include: (NOTE: Assume that there are physician's orders for all interventions which would require them.) (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics reduce postoperative infection risk, and keeping the client NPO prevents aspiration during surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client newly diagnosed with GERD. The teaching should Include Instructions to: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Small frequent meals, smoking cessation, and elevating the bed head reduce GERD symptoms by minimizing reflux.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease and is being admitted to the hospital with clinical manifestations of a perforation. Which finding by the nurse would best Indicate that perforation has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates peritonitis, a sign of peptic ulcer perforation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which problem is the priority for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired urinary elimination is the priority due to BPH obstructing urine flow, which can lead to complications like urinary retention and infections.