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.
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 2 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.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative. Which of the following findings should the nurse understand is a manifestation of bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to bleeding and hypovolemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for excessive ingestion of antacids. The nurse should identify that this client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive antacid ingestion can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to increased base intake.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A strawberry allergy is associated with a higher risk of latex-fruit syndrome, increasing the likelihood of a latex allergy.