ATI RN
Adult Medical Surgical ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which nursing interventions should not be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) but should be performed by the RN (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medication administration, assessment, evaluation, and teaching require the RN's specialized knowledge and accountability.
Question 2 of 9
In planning Mrs. Filbert's care during an acute attack of Meniere disease, it would be most important to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dietary changes, such as reducing salt intake, play a key role in managing Meniere disease by helping control fluid balance in the inner ear.
Question 3 of 9
Which technique facilitates interactions between the nurse and client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting personal space enhances trust and comfort during interactions.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the four phases of pain transmission is characterized by the peripheral nerve fibers forming synapses with neurons in the spinal cord and the pain impulses moving away from the spinal cord to the reticular activating system, the limbic system, the thalamus, and finally the cerebral cortex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because during the transmission phase, pain signals are relayed from the spinal cord to various parts of the brain for processing.
Question 5 of 9
A 56-year-old patient comes to the walk-in clinic for scant rectal bleeding and intermittent diarrhea and constipation for the past several months. There is a history of polyps and a family history for colorectal cancer. While you are trying to teach about colonoscopy, the patient becomes angry and threatens to leave. What is the priority diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's anger and threat to leave indicate significant anxiety, which must be addressed before proceeding with education or further assessment.
Question 6 of 9
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: Sudden-onset back pain is often the first symptom of spinal cord compression and warrants urgent evaluation.
Question 7 of 9
15. What is the role of the professional nurse related to the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Options A, B, and C reflect appropriate roles for nurses in relation to CAT, including seeking education, evaluating evidence, and collecting relevant data during assessments.
Question 8 of 9
Which factor may promote anxiety for a client undergoing a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because unclear expectations can increase anxiety in clients facing surgery.
Question 9 of 9
Donna is a healthy, 46-year-old woman scheduled for elective surgery next week. You would include in her preoperative preparation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Basic lab tests ensure the patient is fit for surgery.