ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has sinus bradycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring blood pressure assesses hemodynamic stability in sinus bradycardia, guiding further interventions like pacing or atropine.
Question 2 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?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatitis causing left shoulder pain is referred pain via the phrenic nerve. Other pains are localized to their source.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Narrowed airways in asthma trap carbon dioxide, worsening symptoms and causing acidosis. Alveolar elasticity loss is COPD-related, and decreased responsiveness or suppressed inflammation are treatment goals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has chronic urinary tract infections. The client has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drinking 2-3 L of fluids daily helps flush bacteria, aiding ciprofloxacin's effectiveness. Antacids reduce absorption, heart rate monitoring is unnecessary, and laxatives may cause dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a lead apron protects the nurse from radiation exposure during internal radiation therapy. Other actions increase exposure or violate safety protocols.