ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following pieces of data is LEAST likely to support the nurse's suspicion that their client has acute appendicitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rhinitis and myalgias suggest a viral infection, not appendicitis. Fetal position, localized pain, and anorexia are typical appendicitis symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the status of a post-operative client in the PACU. The nurse should be most concerned with which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased restlessness can indicate pain, anxiety, or a worsening condition, such as hypoxia or bleeding, making it the most concerning finding requiring immediate attention. Hypoactive bowel sounds are common post-operatively, pain rated 7/10 is expected and manageable, and BP 110/70 with HR 86 are within normal limits.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following pieces of data is LEAST likely to support the nurse's suspicion that their client has acute appendicitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rhinitis and myalgias suggest a viral infection, not appendicitis. Fetal position, localized pain, and anorexia are typical appendicitis symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period after an open cholecystectomy. Which task could be delegated to an unlicensed nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting output on the I&O sheet is within the scope of an unlicensed nursing assistant, as it involves recording measurements without clinical judgment. Adjusting IV fluids, assessing breath sounds, and checking dressings require nursing expertise.
Question 5 of 5
Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent liquid, bloody stools are a hallmark of ulcerative colitis due to colon inflammation. A hard abdomen, low-grade fever, and urinary incontinence are less specific or unrelated.