ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent vital sign monitoring helps detect early signs of infection in neutropenic clients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has an increased risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin levels indicate poor nutrition, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving morphine for pain and has a respiratory rate of 8/min and a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid overdose effects like respiratory depression and hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing providers' prescriptions for four clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse verify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vest restraints daily at bedtime require verification due to safety and legal implications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a decrease in cardiac output?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates decreased cardiac output due to pulmonary congestion in left-sided heart failure.