ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during his first hemodialysis treatment. The client reports a headache, nausea, and is agitated. Which of the following complications should the nurse identify these findings as manifestations of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are classic symptoms of disequilibrium syndrome from rapid fluid/electrolyte shifts during initial dialysis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular oral care reduces bacterial colonization that could lead to VAP.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has undergone cardiac catheterization through the femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the extremity monitors for vascular complications like bleeding or occlusion post-catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is planning care for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer after the initial acute phase to manage the client's pain and anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine is used for pain/anxiety management post-MI after acute interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who took three nitroglycerin tablets sublingually for chest pain. The client reports relief from the chest pain but now is experiencing a headache. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to its vasodilating effects on cerebral arteries.