ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpating the carotid pulse assesses circulation in an unresponsive but breathing client, following the ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) priority. Monitoring, blood pressure, or IV access are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has Ménière's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing positions slowly prevents dizziness and falls in Ménière's disease. Neck exercises, aspirin, and fluid restriction are not standard interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpating the carotid pulse assesses circulation in an unresponsive but breathing client, following the ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) priority. Monitoring, blood pressure, or IV access are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Banana allergy is associated with latex-fruit syndrome, increasing latex allergy risk. Anesthetics, povidone-iodine, and adhesive tape do not have this cross-reactivity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a lubricating lotion to cracked areas on the soles of the feet helps maintain skin integrity and prevent complications in peripheral arterial disease (PA
D). Elevating the feet for long periods can reduce arterial blood flow, soaking in hot water risks burns due to reduced sensation, and using a heating pad can also cause burns.