ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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 is a hallmark sign of bacterial meningitis, assessed by checking neck stiffness.
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: A
Rationale: Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition marked by hyperthermia due to excessive thyroid hormone release.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia (heart rate <60/min) as an adverse effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure (90/50 mm Hg) indicates persistent shock, warranting an increased dopamine dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peptic ulcer pain typically occurs 1-2 hours after eating due to increased gastric acid irritating the ulcer.