ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia (heart rate <60/min) as an adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring a private room for airborne precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy effluent is the earliest sign of peritonitis, indicating infection in the peritoneal cavity.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Lying flat post-lumbar puncture reduces the risk of spinal headache due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight loss indicates effective diuresis, as furosemide reduces fluid overload in pulmonary edema, leading to decreased body weight.