ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse enters a client's room and observes the client having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Turning the client on their side is the first action to maintain airway patency and prevent aspiration during a tonic-clonic seizure.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching about safe positioning with the caregiver of a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will ensure their neck is flexed backwards when they're lying on their stomach. B. I will support their feet with a rolled pillow when they are lying on their back. C. I will rest their heels on the mattress when they are sitting up in bed. D. I will use a thick pillow under their head to support the neck.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Supporting the feet prevents foot drop in a client with hemiplegia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is evaluating the supplement intake of a client who has high cholesterol. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements will help lower the client's lipid levels?

A. Omega-3 fish oil B. Glucosamine C. Cranberry tablets D. Ginkgo biloba

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Omega-3 fish oil lowers triglycerides and cholesterol by reducing VLDL production and enhancing LDL clearance. B. Glucosamine supports joint health, not lipid levels. C. Cranberry tablets prevent urinary infections, not cholesterol issues. D. Ginkgo biloba aids circulation, not lipid metabolism.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?

A. A client who has pancreatitis reports pain in the left shoulder. B. A client who has peritonitis reports generalized abdominal pain. C. A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain. D. A client who has angina reports substernal chest pain.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause referred pain to the left shoulder due to diaphragmatic irritation.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?

A. You will need to take an antiviral medication for 6 months. B. You will need cryotherapy for 1 to 2 weeks. C. You will need to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving each medication dose. D. You will need three follow-up blood tests within a 24-month period.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Follow-up blood tests monitor treatment efficacy for syphilis.

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