ATI RN
Adult Medical Surgical ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the main drawback of the botulism antitoxin that the nurse should be aware of?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
For a patient who is experiencing side effects of radiation therapy, which task would be the most appropriate to delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In monitoring patients who are at risk for spinal cord compression related to tumor growth, what is the most likely early manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Following chemotherapy, a patient is being closely monitored for tumor lysis syndrome. Which laboratory value requires particular attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Derek has recently converted his outdoor garage to a gym. He has been exercising frequently in his new gym due to the convenience, even in the extreme heat. He has started taking salt tablets. The physician thinks his current symptoms may be owing to hypernatremia. His physician recognizes these as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Weakness, dizziness, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (B). Hypernatremia occurs when there is an excess of sodium in the body, often due to dehydration or excessive salt intake. Symptoms include gastrointestinal disturbances, neurological symptoms like confusion and dizziness, and muscle weakness.