ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has skeletal traction for a femoral fracture. The nurse notes that the weights are resting on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights resting on the floor indicate insufficient traction. Removing a weight temporarily allows repositioning to restore proper traction force. Pulling the client, elevating the extremity, or tying knots disrupts alignment or traction efficacy.
Question 2 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: Morphine-induced respiratory depression is reversed by naloxone, an opioid antagonist. Diphenhydramine treats allergies, flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, and calcium gluconate corrects hypocalcemia, none of which address opioid overdose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low bed height reduces fall risk, critical for dementia clients with impaired judgment. Sedatives increase confusion, toileting every 2 hours prevents incontinence, and low lighting at night aids orientation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a seizure, the priority is safety. Clearing surrounding objects prevents injury from falls or collisions, taking precedence over other actions like lowering, loosening clothing, or taking vitals, which follow after ensuring safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to deposit effectively in the lungs, enhancing absorption. Cleaning typically involves warm water, waiting time between puffs is usually 60 seconds, and a whistling sound indicates incorrect technique.