ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory status is critical post-anesthesia to ensure airway patency and adequate oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has oral achalasia. The nurse should ask the client which of the following questions to assess their ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food sticking at the throat base is a hallmark of achalasia due to esophageal motility issues.
Question 3 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oral airway can maintain airway patency during a seizure if inserted safely post-seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hourly urine output monitoring detects early signs of graft dysfunction, critical post-transplant.