ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor medication adherence risks post-transplant graft failure from non-compliance with immunosuppressants, a life-threatening issue. A. Family diabetes history is less urgent. B. Resolved childhood asthma is low priority. D. Lack of family support is secondary to adherence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received a purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test 48 hr ago and notes erythema with induration of 12 mm at the injection site. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12 mm induration indicates a positive TB test, requiring provider follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safe positioning with the caregiver of a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the feet prevents foot drop in a client with hemiplegia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the supplement intake of a client who has high cholesterol. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements will help lower the client's lipid levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omega-3 fish oil lowers triglycerides and cholesterol by reducing VLDL production and enhancing LDL clearance. B. Glucosamine supports joint health, not lipid levels. C. Cranberry tablets prevent urinary infections, not cholesterol issues. D. Ginkgo biloba aids circulation, not lipid metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proteinuria is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome due to glomerular damage.