ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: C
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates neurological impairment requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term control.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor prevents injury from falling during a seizure, making it the priority action.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peptic ulcer pain typically occurs 1-2 hours after eating due to increased gastric acid irritating the ulcer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting salt intake helps manage fluid retention, a key concern with furosemide's diuretic effect.