ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse receives physician orders for a client who has a suspected small bowel obstruction. Which order(s) should be followed? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Measuring girth monitors distension, IV saline maintains hydration, and morphine manages pain. A soft diet is inappropriate as patients should be NPO.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse determines that dietary instructions for a client who had a partial gastrectomy were effective when the client states, 'I:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding beverages with meals prevents dumping syndrome, a common post-gastrectomy complication. Large meals, bread with every meal, and lying down (especially on the left side) can exacerbate symptoms and are not recommended.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the status of a post-operative client in the PACU. The nurse should be most concerned with which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased restlessness can indicate pain, anxiety, or a worsening condition, such as hypoxia or bleeding, making it the most concerning finding requiring immediate attention. Hypoactive bowel sounds are common post-operatively, pain rated 7/10 is expected and manageable, and BP 110/70 with HR 86 are within normal limits.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that the most complete explanation of obesity is that it is the result of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity results from a complex interplay of genetic, metabolic, behavioral, and environmental factors, not just one cause like genetics or energy imbalance.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing an alert and independent older client for the risk of malnutrition. What item is most appropriate to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about a typical day's diet provides the most direct insight into nutritional intake, critical for assessing malnutrition risk.