ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the Intervention proven to provide the most sustained weight loss in the extremely obese population is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bariatric surgery is the most effective intervention for sustained weight loss in extremely obese individuals, leading to significant and lasting results.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
After successfully losing 0.5 to 1 pound weekly for several months, a client at the clinic has not lost any weight for the last month. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring changes in diet or exercise helps identify factors contributing to the weight loss plateau.
Question 4 of 5
A client comes to the Urgent Care center complaining of urinary frequency accompanied by pain when voiding. Which clinical manifestation would make the nurse suspect acute pyelonephritis rather than cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Costovertebral tenderness indicates kidney involvement, characteristic of pyelonephritis rather than cystitis.
Question 5 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.