ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the depth and extent of injury on a client who has severe burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities. Which of the following factors is the nurse's priority when assessing the severity of the client's burns?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burn location is the priority, as burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities can compromise airway, respiratory function, or mobility. Age, cause, and medical history are relevant but secondary to immediate severity assessment based on location and depth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake post-IVP helps flush out contrast dye, reducing kidney risks. Diet resumption depends on provider instructions, IVP uses X-rays not sound waves, and red blood cells in urinalysis do not typically cancel the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for abdominal surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the preoperative education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing instructions on how to cough and deep breathe effectively is a critical component of preoperative education for clients undergoing abdominal surgery. Effective coughing and deep breathing exercises help prevent postoperative complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis by promoting lung expansion and secretion clearance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and finds the client lying in bed, sweating, and reporting feeling anxious. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is characterized by symptoms such as sweating, anxiety, palpitations, and confusion due to low blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require teaching about which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Acetaminophen, celecoxib, and ibuprofen are commonly used for pain relief and inflammation in osteoarthritis. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant and not typically used for osteoarthritis.