ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which clinical manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease is common to both patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is a common symptom in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, often presenting with urgency and frequency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, and a family history of heart disease and arthritis. The client has a 60-year smoking history and denies alcohol or other substance use. They are positive for Helicobacter pylori and are on medication for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which three findings from the client's medical record increase their risk for peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Smoking, adalimumab, and NSAID use increase PUD risk by affecting gastric lining and immune response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as risk factors for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Immobility, oral contraceptive use, and hypertension (via associated conditions) increase DVT risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when assessing a patient with possible oral cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the mouth for leukoplakia, thickened white patches that can be precancerous, is a key action in assessing for oral cancer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute kidney injury caused by acute tubular necrosis. The client asks why their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) keeps decreasing. Which of the following pathophysiological changes occurring in the kidney should the nurse explain as the cause of the decrease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute tubular necrosis is characterized by damage to the renal tubular cells, which can lead to a decrease in GFR. This damage impairs the kidney's ability to filter waste products from the blood.