ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is asking a preoperative client about food allergies. Which of the following food allergies indicates a potential reaction to propofol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Egg allergies are linked to potential propofol reactions due to its egg-based emulsion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The client reports bladder spasms, and the nurse notes a scant amount of fluid in the urinary drainage bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intermittent irrigation relieves bladder spasms by clearing clots or obstructions.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0900:
Client came to the ED this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite.
Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants, Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin. Peripheral IV established and labs drawn. A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: High blood glucose and dehydration in type 1 diabetes can lead to hypotension, arrhythmias, renal failure, and cerebral edema.
Extract:
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 planning care for a client who has hemiplegia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pillows between the knees prevent adduction and pressure ulcers in hemiplegia.