ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Custom N235 Final Summer 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving dopamine IV to treat left ventricular failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dopamine increases systolic BP by improving cardiac output in left ventricular failure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing client care after receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath is a potential airway or breathing issue, making it the highest priority per ABCs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving positive-pressure mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Verifying settings prevents errors, pantoprazole prevents ulcers, and elevating the head reduces aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a cerebral hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is of highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning saliva prevents airway obstruction, a priority in an unconscious client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of an acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum creatinine (1.8 mg/dL) indicates reduced kidney function, increasing AKI risk post-MI.