ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referred pain from pancreatitis often radiates to the left shoulder.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is deaf and communicates using sign language is being admitted by a nurse who does not know sign language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication during the admission process.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0900:
Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite. Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin.
Peripheral IV established and labs drawn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Which of the following provider prescriptions does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D,E,
Rationale: DKA treatment includes insulin infusion, fluid resuscitation with saline, and monitoring urine output.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Physical Examination
Medical History
Blood pressure 106/64 mm Hg
Heart rate 95/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Temperature 37.8° C (100° F)
Oxygen saturation 95% on O2 at 3 L/min via nasal cannula
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted with a urinary tract infection. The nurse is assessing the client 12 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.
| Findings 12 hr later | Unrelated to diagnosis | Indication of potential improvement | Indication of potential worsening of condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen saturation 96% at 2 L/min via nasal cannula | |||
| Disoriented to person, place, and time | |||
| Blood pressure 100/50 mm Hg | |||
| Hct 45% | |||
| Pink-tinged urine | |||
| Butterfly rash |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Specific answers not provided; A likely indicates improvement, B and C suggest worsening.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical cancer and is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brachytherapy involves internal radiation; keeping visitors 6 feet away minimizes exposure.