ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying an ice pack reduces inflammation and pain post-arthroplasty. Pillows under the knee risk contractures, massaging may increase pain or infection, and exercises should wait until pain is controlled.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client following a chemical splash to the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the chemical irritant guides irrigation duration and treatment, making it the first step in ocular irrigation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has total vision loss and is the handler of a service dog. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to show consideration for the client and the service animal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting the client respects their control over the service dog, ensuring its work is not disrupted. Other actions may interfere with the dog's role.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and instructs him to limit sodium intake to 2 g per day. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A frozen fruit juice bar is low-sodium, aligning with a 2 g sodium diet. Vegetable juice, garlic/onion salts, and mayonnaise are high in sodium and should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a heart rate of 38/min and reports tremors and feeling faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine sulfate treats symptomatic bradycardia (38/min) by increasing heart rate, addressing tremors and faintness. Other medications are inappropriate for this condition.