ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following is an expected manifestation that poses a risk to the client's safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paresthesia from vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia increases fall risk due to sensory impairment.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0900:
Client came to the ED this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite.
Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants, Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin. Peripheral IV established and labs drawn. A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: High blood glucose and dehydration in type 1 diabetes can lead to hypotension, arrhythmias, renal failure, and cerebral edema.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking nitroglycerin at the onset of pain relieves angina effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a flail chest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Humidified oxygen helps maintain oxygenation in a client with flail chest, a condition involving multiple rib fractures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proteinuria is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome due to glomerular damage.