ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hypoglycemia; reducing insulin before exercise helps prevent this in type 1 diabetes.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor prevents injury, making it the first priority during a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A GCS of 10 indicates moderate impairment, requiring close monitoring near the nurses' station.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the sample, leading to inaccurate occult blood test results.