ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Altered level of consciousness is the earliest and most sensitive indicator of worsening intracranial pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left-sided weakness how to use a quad cane. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advancing the weaker leg to the cane provides optimal support and stability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hives and urticaria following the administration of IV contrast dye after a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without worsening mucositis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing orders for a patient in anaphylactic shock. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock to reverse airway constriction and hypotension.