ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who sustained major full-thickness burns to their lower legs 12 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is expected in the acute phase of burns due to capillary leakage and fluid shifts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photophobia is a common symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation affecting the eyes.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Weight loss indicates fluid loss, showing furosemide's effectiveness in reducing pulmonary edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hr postoperative following arterial revascularization of the left femoral artery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pallor suggests compromised blood flow, a critical complication post-revascularization requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low blood pressure (90/50 mm Hg) indicates persistent shock, necessitating an increased dopamine dose to improve perfusion.