ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity is a classic sign of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates potential peritonitis or appendicitis, a critical finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hives and urticaria following the administration of IV contrast dye after a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A trapeze bar aids mobility and repositioning while maintaining traction alignment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate hypocalcemia from parathyroid injury, a critical post-thyroidectomy complication.