ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 24-year-old female client comes to the ambulatory care center in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute cystitis. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report during the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dysuria, or painful urination, is a hallmark symptom of acute cystitis due to bladder and urethral inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client who had a left-sided cardiac catheterization with an upper extremity insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pulses ensures adequate circulation and detects complications like arterial occlusion.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching a patient with chronic stable angina about nitroglycerin, the nurse recognizes the need for further teaching when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient should call 911 after one dose if pain persists, not wait for three doses, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 08:00 am. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin at 07:30 allows it to take effect before breakfast, preventing hyperglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who had open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of left lower leg fractures continues to report severe pain in the leg 15 minutes after receiving the prescribed IV morphine. The nurse determines pulses are faintly palpable and the foot is cool to the touch. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Faint pulses and a cool foot suggest compartment syndrome, a medical emergency. Notifying the provider is the priority to ensure prompt intervention.