ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients for skin integrity. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paraplegia increases the risk of skin breakdown due to immobility and loss of sensation, leading to pressure injuries.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor prevents injury from falling during a seizure, making it the priority action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (e.g., 2 L/min) helps maintain adequate oxygenation in emphysema without suppressing the respiratory drive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peptic ulcer pain typically occurs 1-2 hours after eating due to increased gastric acid irritating the ulcer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-adherence to medications can affect transplant eligibility and post-transplant outcomes, making it a priority to report.