ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a young adult client for bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the focused assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity (
A) is a hallmark of meningitis due to meningeal irritation. Babinski's test (
B), patellar reflex (
C), and Chvostek's sign (
D) assess unrelated conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining the necessity (
D) educates and encourages adherence. Threats (
A) are coercive, general statements (
B) lack specificity, and deferring (
C) avoids addressing concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Photophobia (
D) is common in meningitis due to meningeal irritation. Bradycardia (
A) is rare, headaches (
B) are constant, and petechiae (
C) are specific to certain types like meningococcal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin (
A) relieves angina pain by dilating coronary arteries, the priority. Blood pressure (
B), IV access (
C), and aspirin (
D) follow to stabilize and prevent progression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 48/min (
D) indicates bradycardia, a common adverse effect of beta-blockers like metoprolol. Temperature (
A), respiratory rate (
B), and blood pressure (
C) are not typical concerns.