ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Photophobia is a classic symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion of the brainstem and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 mL over the past 24 hours. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following intravenous (IV) medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive urination and thirst suggest diabetes insipidus from brainstem injury; desmopressin replaces ADH to reduce urine output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response reinforces the necessity of the medication while addressing the client's concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning the discharge of a client who had an ischemic stroke. The nurse should ensure that the client is discharged with which of the following types of pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antithrombotic therapy (e.g., aspirin) is standard post-ischemic stroke to prevent further clot formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying at 2/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin health.