ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse ask the patient about to determine possible causes of acute glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent sore throat and fever, especially if caused by a streptococcal infection, can lead to post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating the public at a health fair about colorectal cancer. Which of the following risk factors increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Smoking, obesity, and high red meat intake increase colorectal cancer risk.
Question 3 of 5
A 42-year-old patient is newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The patient asks, 'Can this be cured?' Which of the following treatment goals are appropriate for a patient with IBD?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Controlling inflammation and correcting malnutrition are key goals in managing IBD symptoms and improving quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A about preventing the transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing effective hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, which is spread through the fecal-oral route.
Question 5 of 5
A female patient with a suspected urinary tract infection is to provide a clean-catch midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. What should the nurse do to obtain the specimen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This method is the standard procedure for obtaining a clean-catch midstream urine specimen. The initial voiding washes away organisms near the meatus, and the midstream urine is less likely to be contaminated by bacteria from the skin or urethral area.