ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning off the CPM machine during meals prevents discomfort and ensures safety while eating.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without irritating mucositis lesions caused by chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hr postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Internal fixation of a hip fracture increases the risk of fat embolism syndrome due to bone marrow disruption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term control.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring a private room for airborne precautions.