ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should first address the client's…... followed by the client's…….
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pain level is the priority, followed by ECG to assess for cardiac ischemia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who reports that they cannot afford their prescribed medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A social worker can assist with financial resources for medications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease about caring for the client at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large-face clock helps clients with Alzheimer's maintain orientation to time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria due to increased glomerular permeability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during seizures; tongue blades are not recommended.