ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A GCS of 10 (
D) indicates moderate brain injury, requiring close monitoring. Concussion (
A), TIA (
B), and brain death (
C) are less acute or stable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas report of a client who is in metabolic acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH of 7.28 (
A) indicates acidosis, consistent with metabolic acidosis (low HCO3). PaCO2 (
B) reflects respiratory compensation, HCO3 (
C) confirms the metabolic cause, and PaO2 (
D) is unrelated to acid-base status.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek's sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client's head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Chvostek's sign is elicited by tapping the facial nerve below the zygomatic arch, anterior to the earlobe. No specific choice is provided in the document, but the correct area is critical to assess for hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy, which can cause tetany.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has HIV about infection prevention. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid contact with which of the following items?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soiled cat litter (
A) poses a risk of toxoplasmosis, dangerous for HIV clients. Scrambled eggs (
B), pasteurized milk (
C), and electric razors (
D) are safe when properly handled.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves for cat litter (
D) prevents toxoplasmosis, critical in AIDS. Alcohol cleaning (
A) is insufficient, dry cleaning (
B) is unnecessary, and diet changes (
C) are not specific to infection prevention.