ATI RN
Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
After a myocardial infarction, a client is placed on a sodium restricted diet. When the nurse is teaching the client about the diet, which meal plan would be the most appropriate to suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs has the SHORTEST elimination half-life?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a surgical patient, when the family member asks what perioperative nursing means. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because perioperative nursing encompasses all activities before, during, and after surgery. Preoperative care involves preparing the patient for surgery, intraoperative care includes assisting the surgical team, and postoperative care focuses on recovery. Choice A is incorrect as perioperative nursing is not limited to preadmission testing. Choice B is incorrect as it only refers to the postanesthesia care unit, excluding other phases of care. Choice D is incorrect as it suggests perioperative nursing is limited to activities during surgery, neglecting the crucial pre and postoperative components.
Question 4 of 5
The circulating nurse is caring for a patient intraoperatively. Which primary role of the circulating nurse will be implemented?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Managing patient care activities in the OR suite. The circulating nurse is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care activities during surgery, ensuring patient safety, maintaining aseptic technique, communicating with the surgical team, and documenting the surgical procedure. Suturing the surgical incision (A) is the responsibility of the surgeon. Assisting with applying sterile drapes (C) is typically the responsibility of the scrub nurse. Handing sterile instruments and supplies (D) is the responsibility of the scrub nurse as well. B is the correct answer because it aligns with the primary role of the circulating nurse in ensuring overall patient care and safety during surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Your adult patient has an altered mental status, and a blood sugar reading of 35 mg/dL is obtained using a glucometer. He is unable to follow commands, and no IV access is available. Which medication and route should be considered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Glucagon intramuscularly. Glucagon is indicated for severe hypoglycemia when the patient is unable to take oral glucose and IV access is unavailable. Administering glucagon intramuscularly will rapidly increase blood sugar levels. Oral glucose (choice B) is not suitable for a patient who cannot follow commands. Dextrose intravenously (choice C) requires IV access, which is not available in this case. Glucagon subcutaneously (choice D) may have delayed absorption compared to intramuscular administration.