ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding in the patient's history increases the risk for acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is a well-known risk factor for acute pancreatitis, leading to repeated episodes of pancreatic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury ( civiliations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In prerenal AKI, the kidneys are not receiving enough blood flow. As a result, they cannot filter potassium out of the blood efficiently, leading to hyperkalemia, which is an elevated level of potassium in the blood.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge education to a client diagnosed with fluid volume excess (FVE) due to liver failure. Which of the following meal options should the nurse recommend for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked chicken breast is a low-sodium and protein-rich option suitable for clients with liver failure, aiding in fluid balance and tissue repair.
Question 4 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 5 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.