ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which diagnostic test is used to detect the most common cause of chronic iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stool for occult blood detects gastrointestinal bleeding, the most common cause of chronic iron deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is mentally impaired is incontinent of stool. What is the nurse's best intervention to help prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent checks for soiling allow prompt cleaning, reducing skin exposure to irritants and preventing breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement, made by the client with coronary artery disease, alerts the nurse that the client may be experiencing difficulty adapting to the illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying medical attention for chest pain suggests denial or poor adaptation, increasing the risk of complications like myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which set of laboratory results indicates a need for client teaching regarding dietary modifications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High cholesterol (180 mg/dL), low HDL (40 mg/dL), and high triglycerides (220 mg/dL) indicate a need for dietary changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Question 5 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease asks the nurse, "Why do I get this chest pain?" Which would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain in coronary artery disease (angina) results from decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle due to narrowed coronary arteries. This explanation is accurate and relevant.