ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a decrease in cardiac output?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates decreased cardiac output due to pulmonary congestion in left-sided heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma must be administered immediately after thawing to maintain efficacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the pancreas and reduces stimulation in acute pancreatitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dimming lights reduces photophobia, a common symptom of bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a female client who has pneumonia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings increases the client's risk of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight loss increases skin breakdown risk due to reduced padding over bony prominences.