ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client about successful strategies for weight loss. Which would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Daily weighing can help individuals monitor their progress and stay accountable for their weight loss goals. Joining a support group can provide encouragement, motivation, and accountability. Keeping a food diary promotes awareness of eating habits, tracks calorie intake, and identifies patterns or triggers for overeating.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the client requires additional teaching when he states, 'Drugs like orlistat will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orlistat is not typically used for ten years, as it is prescribed for a limited duration to aid initial weight loss efforts.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has a confirmed urinary stone in the proximal left ureter undergoes extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. What Information is most Important for the nurse to collect after lithotripsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring urine characteristics and output post-lithotripsy assesses for hematuria and ensures adequate renal function.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client complains of severe burning in the esophagus. The provider orders magnesium hydroxide. What outcome should the nurse expect if the medication achieves the desired therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide, an antacid, neutralizes gastric acid, alleviating the burning sensation associated with GERD.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Type 2 diabetes is brought into the emergency room in an unresponsive state. A diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNK) is made. The nurse prepares for the administration of which initial therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HHNK is characterized by severe dehydration due to osmotic diuresis from hyperglycemia, making IV saline solution the initial therapy to restore intravascular volume.