ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV 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 (
D) is common in meningitis due to meningeal irritation. Bradycardia (
A) is rare, headaches (
B) are constant, and petechiae (
C) are specific to certain types like meningococcal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin (
A) relieves angina pain by dilating coronary arteries, the priority. Blood pressure (
B), IV access (
C), and aspirin (
D) follow to stabilize and prevent progression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 48/min (
D) indicates bradycardia, a common adverse effect of beta-blockers like metoprolol. Temperature (
A), respiratory rate (
B), and blood pressure (
C) are not typical concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying flat (
A) prevents post-lumbar puncture headache by reducing CSF leakage. Glucose monitoring (
B), tingling (
C), and fluid restriction (
D) are not standard post-procedure care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiviral treatment for herpes (
A) typically lasts 7-10 days, but 3 weeks may reflect understanding of initial or suppressive therapy duration. Antibiotics (
B) are ineffective, lesions resolve in 2-4 weeks (
C), and natural condoms (
D) are less effective.