ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?

A. A client who has diabetes mellitus and is presenting with acute ketoacidosis. B. An older adult client who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia. C. A client who has a compound fracture of the right femur. D. A client who reports having fever, night sweats, and cough for 2 days.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Symptoms suggest TB, necessitating a private room for airborne isolation.

Question 2 of 5

A hospice nurse is planning care for a client who has lung cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to incorporate the client's and family's cultural beliefs?

A. You should limit discussing past events with the client. B. We will respect what is important to you. C. We will arrange all burial services. D. Grieving should not be done in front of the client.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Respecting cultural preferences ensures individualized, compassionate care.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is evaluating an older adult client who expresses concern about the aging process. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for follow-up?

A. I do my best to protect my skin from bumps and cuts. It's more fragile now. B. I guess feeling down is just part of aging. C. My hair is thinning. I'm going to go to the wig shop soon. D. I missed my eye appointment, but I rescheduled it.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Feeling down may indicate depression, not a normal aging process, warranting follow-up.

Question 4 of 5

A client who has a terminal illness asks the nurse, 'If I have a DNR prescription, does that mean I will no longer receive any treatment for my condition?' Which of the following statements should the nurse provide to explain a DNR prescription?

A. A DNR prescription means you will only receive pain medication for your treatments. B. A DNR prescription will limit your current treatment regimen. C. A DNR prescription will allow you to continue with your current treatment regimen. D. A DNR prescription will limit your ability to receive invasive procedures.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A DNR only applies to resuscitation, not ongoing treatment, which continues as planned.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching about food choices to a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake. Which of the following choices should the nurse recommend as containing the least potassium?

A. 1 cup white rice B. 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt C. 1 medium baked potato with skin D. 2 tbsp peanut butter

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: White rice has the lowest potassium content compared to yogurt, potato, and peanut butter.

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