ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following extubation from a Ventilator. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stridor indicates airway obstruction post-extubation, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer prior to chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin receptor antagonist commonly used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so monitoring stool for occult blood is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: B. Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to weight gain due to reduced calorie burning. C. Regular TSH and T4 tests monitor levothyroxine effectiveness, guiding dose adjustments. E. A high-fiber diet prevents constipation, a common complication from slowed gastrointestinal motility. A. Treatment is lifelong, not temporary, making this misleading. D. Increased perspiration is a hyperthyroidism symptom, not hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an insertion of a chest tube drainage system for a pneumothorax. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to demonstrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentle bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates the chest tube is functioning properly.