ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a female client who has pneumonia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings increases the client's risk of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight loss increases skin breakdown risk due to reduced padding over bony prominences.
Extract:
History and Physical
History
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's diagnostic results and vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Chest tightness radiating to the arm suggests an acute coronary event, requiring catheterization, heparin, metoprolol, and NPO status.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the supplement intake of a client who has high cholesterol. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements will help lower the client's lipid levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omega-3 fish oil lowers triglycerides and cholesterol by reducing VLDL production and enhancing LDL clearance. B. Glucosamine supports joint health, not lipid levels. C. Cranberry tablets prevent urinary infections, not cholesterol issues. D. Ginkgo biloba aids circulation, not lipid metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to withdraw medication from an ampule to prepare for an injection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposing of the ampule top in a sharps container prevents injury from glass shards.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has an increased risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin levels indicate poor nutrition, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.