ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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, a sign that furosemide is effectively reducing pulmonary edema.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring airborne isolation in a private room.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A GCS of 10 indicates moderate impairment, requiring close monitoring near the nurses' station.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a 0.9% sodium chloride via IV infusion. The client has become dyspneic with a blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg, a fluid intake of 960 mL, and an output of 300 mL in the past 12 hours. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs of fluid overload require slowing the infusion and notifying the provider for further management.
Question 5 of 5
A hospice nurse is planning care for a client who has lung cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to incorporate the client's and family's cultural beliefs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B demonstrates cultural sensitivity by affirming respect for the client's and family's values and preferences, a key aspect of hospice care.