ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with allergic reactions, and elevated levels indicate a positive RAST test result.
Question 2 of 5
A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position is preferred because it allows the fluid to pool at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity, facilitating its removal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it may cause bronchoconstriction, exacerbating respiratory difficulties.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL is higher than the normal range, indicating impaired kidney function and increased AKI risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A purplish colored stoma indicates compromised blood flow and is a sign of ischemia, requiring immediate medical attention.