ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 48/min (
D) indicates bradycardia, a common adverse effect of beta-blockers like metoprolol. Temperature (
A), respiratory rate (
B), and blood pressure (
C) are not typical concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying flat (
A) prevents post-lumbar puncture headache by reducing CSF leakage. Glucose monitoring (
B), tingling (
C), and fluid restriction (
D) are not standard post-procedure care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiviral treatment for herpes (
A) typically lasts 7-10 days, but 3 weeks may reflect understanding of initial or suppressive therapy duration. Antibiotics (
B) are ineffective, lesions resolve in 2-4 weeks (
C), and natural condoms (
D) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An oral airway (
C) ensures airway patency during a seizure. NG tubes (
A) are unrelated, restraints (
B) are not routine, and tongue blades (
D) are unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning off the CPM during eating (
B) ensures safety and comfort. Storing on the floor (
A) risks contamination, settings are checked more frequently (
C), and rapid increases (
D) cause pain.