ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying flat reduces cerebrospinal fluid leakage, preventing post-lumbar puncture headache.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss indicates fluid loss, showing furosemide's effectiveness in reducing pulmonary edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin IV to treat a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine sulfate reverses heparin's anticoagulant effect in case of bleeding, essential for heparin therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A raised toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation when the low pressure alarm sounds on the ventilator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low pressure alarm suggests a cuff leak, allowing air to escape, requiring immediate evaluation.