ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives and urticaria following administration of IV contrast dye. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria caused by contrast dye.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to exhale CO2 due to bronchoconstriction causes air trapping, a key factor in asthma attacks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves when handling cat litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a critical precaution for AIDS patients.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (2 L/min) improves oxygenation in emphysema without suppressing respiratory drive.