ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is diaphoretic, has a heart rate of 92/min, and reports palpitations. The client states, 'I went for my morning run and feel exhausted.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise can lower blood glucose, and inadequate insulin adjustment may lead to hypoglycemia, suggested by diaphoresis and palpitations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low bed height reduces fall risk, a priority for dementia clients with impaired judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation when the low pressure alarm sounds on the ventilator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low pressure alarm suggests a cuff leak, allowing air to escape, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.