ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for occupational therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty brushing hair indicates impaired upper extremity function, which occupational therapy can address to improve activities of daily living.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is caused by hyperuricemia, so elevated uric acid levels are expected in acute gout.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse suspects that a client who has diabetes mellitus is experiencing hypoglycemia. Which of the following assessment findings supports this suspicion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation.
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: D
Rationale: Turning off the CPM machine during eating prevents discomfort and ensures safety, allowing the client to focus on nutrition.