ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions, such as hives and urticaria caused by contrast dye.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has skeletal traction for a femoral fracture. The nurse notes that the weights are resting on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulling the client up in bed restores traction by lifting the weights off the floor, maintaining alignment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion of the brainstem and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 mL over the past 24 hr. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High urinary output and thirst suggest diabetes insipidus, treated with desmopressin to reduce urine output.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hot shower can reduce morning stiffness and pain in rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A raised toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk post-hip arthroplasty.