ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While obtaining a nursing history from a client with inflammatory bowel disease, the nurse recognizes that the client most likely has ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn's disease when the client reports experiencing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bloody diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis, particularly during disease flares. It typically presents as frequent and urgent bowel movements containing blood, mucus, and pus. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, may present with bloody diarrhea but usually involves less frequent bowel movements.
Question 2 of 5
While obtaining a nursing history from a client with inflammatory bowel disease, the nurse recognizes that the client most likely has ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn's disease when the client reports experiencing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bloody diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis, particularly during disease flares. It typically presents as frequent and urgent bowel movements containing blood, mucus, and pus. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, may present with bloody diarrhea but usually involves less frequent bowel movements.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bloody diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis due to inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum.
Question 4 of 5
What symptoms would indicate to the nurse that the client receiving TPN is experiencing hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thirst, polyuria, and abdominal pain are classic symptoms of hyperglycemia due to osmotic diuresis and high glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole BID for 7 days is prescribed for a client who has a UTI caused by E.coli. The nurse instructs the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics should be taken for the full duration to ensure complete eradication of the infection, reducing the risk of recurrence and antibiotic resistance.