ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to the body's response to low glucose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client as the catheter is inserted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exhaling slowly relaxes the client, easing catheter insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulation post-surgery prevents complications like thromboembolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetone breath odor is a hallmark of diabetic ketoacidosis due to ketone production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference assesses for complications like infiltration or thrombosis.