ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy taken from the iliac crest. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetaminophen is recommended for post-biopsy pain relief, effective with minimal bleeding risk compared to NSAIDs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hyperventilating and has the following ABG results: pH 7.50 (7.35 to 7.45), PaCO₂ 29 mm Hg (35 to 45 mm Hg), and HCO₃ 25 mEq/L (21 to 28 mEq/L). The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high pH (7.50) and low PaCO₂ (29 mm Hg) indicate respiratory alkalosis, caused by hyperventilation leading to excessive CO₂ exhalation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute gastritis and is NPO. The client has a new prescription to resume oral intake. Which of the following items should the nurse offer the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gelatin is bland, non-acidic, and easy to digest, making it suitable for resuming oral intake in acute gastritis without irritating the stomach.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing repeated tonic-clonic seizures over the course of 30 minutes. After maintaining the client's airway and turning the client on their side, which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam IV acts quickly to stop seizures, making it ideal for managing status epilepticus with rapid onset.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial due to potential pancreatic dysfunction affecting insulin production. Managing acute pain improves comfort and reduces stress on the pancreas. Insulin drips are not standard for all cases, regular diets are avoided, and prolonged NPO status may not align with current guidelines favoring early enteral feeding.