ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss indicates fluid loss, showing furosemide's effectiveness in reducing pulmonary edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water-seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rise and fall (tidaling) in the water-seal chamber reflect normal respiratory pressure changes during breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning off the CPM machine during eating prevents discomfort and ensures safety, allowing the client to focus on nutrition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine through a PCA device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching the client to use the PCA ensures safe, patient-controlled pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBCs to a female client who has a hemoglobin of 7.2 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying type and crossmatch ensures safe transfusion, preventing hemolytic reactions.