ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring airborne isolation in a private room.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis and is prescribed (Fosamax) alendronate 70 mg PO weekly. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk interferes with alendronate absorption; water is required, indicating a teaching gap.
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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling down may indicate depression, not a normal aging process, warranting follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is exhibiting an altered level of consciousness and is unresponsive to verbal stimuli. To elicit a response from a painful stimulus, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pinching the trapezius muscle is a standard, safe method to assess response to painful stimuli in an unresponsive patient, per neurological assessment protocols.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased temperature (fever) is a hallmark of thyroid storm due to excessive thyroid hormone.