ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so monitoring stool for occult blood is essential.
Extract:
Physical Examination
Jaundice
Orange-brown colored urine
Positive hemoccult blood
Abdominal distention
Lethargy
1+ edema
Oriented x4
Tachydysrhythmia
Dyspnea with exertion
A nurse is admitting a middle adult client who has cirrhosis. Findings upon admission:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a middle adult client who has cirrhosis. Findings upon admission: The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.
| Options | Unrelated to diagnosis | Indication of Potential Improvement | Indication of Potential Worsening Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous bruising | |||
| Ascites | |||
| Increased albumin level | |||
| Hematemesis | |||
| Elevated iron levels |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Spontaneous bruising and hematemesis worsen cirrhosis; ascites is related; increased albumin improves; iron is unrelated.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has Clostridium difficile gastroenteritis. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves are required to obtain a stool specimen to prevent C. difficile transmission.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safe positioning with the caregiver of a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the feet prevents foot drop in a client with hemiplegia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of malnutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alopecia is a common sign of malnutrition due to protein deficiency.