ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the administration of an initial dose of captopril. Which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a hallmark of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication that the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures confirm the absence of active TB bacteria, indicating the client is no longer infectious.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a radial fracture and a newly placed short arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness suggests possible neurovascular compromise (e.g., compartment syndrome), a priority requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (2 L/min) is appropriate for emphysema to maintain oxygenation without suppressing respiratory drive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The client is allergic to iodinated contrast dye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone premedication can prevent allergic reactions in clients with contrast dye allergies, even though MRA typically uses gadolinium, not iodine.