ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical S 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hemorrhaging and hypotensive from esophageal variceal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring adequate IV access is critical before administering medications or blood products, as it facilitates prompt and effective delivery to stabilize the client's condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about dietary options for a client who has cholelithiasis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Angel-food cake is low in fat and cholesterol, making it suitable for clients with cholelithiasis, unlike high-fat or high-cholesterol foods that can exacerbate symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper disposal of radioactive bodily fluids is essential to minimize radiation exposure to others during brachytherapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total left hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an abduction pillow maintains proper hip alignment, reducing the risk of dislocation post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had moderate sedation during a procedure. The client's airway is obstructing, and they have an oxygen saturation of 90%. Which of the following interventions is the first action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing oxygen via a manual resuscitation bag is the priority to restore oxygenation and assist breathing in an obstructed airway.