ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding for a patient with pancreatitis is termed Grey Turner's sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grey Turner's sign is characterized by bluish discoloration of the flank area, indicative of retroperitoneal hemorrhage in severe pancreatitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, and smoking are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis.
Question 3 of 5
After assessing a patient with ulcerative colitis (UC), the nurse concludes that the patient has moderate disease. Which patient symptoms support the nurse's conclusion?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Anorexia, rectal bleeding, left lower quadrant pain, and steatorrhea indicate moderate UC due to inflammation and malabsorption.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding for a patient with pancreatitis is termed Grey Turner's sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grey Turner's sign is characterized by bluish discoloration of the flank area, indicative of retroperitoneal hemorrhage in severe pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods that are high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Chocolate, tomatoes, bananas, and salt substitutes are high in potassium and should be avoided to prevent hyperkalemia.