ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lying flat post-lumbar puncture prevents cerebrospinal fluid leakage and reduces headache risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the administration of an initial dose of captopril. Which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a hallmark of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hives and urticaria following the administration of IV contrast dye after a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with an ocular irrigation for a client who had a chemical splash to the left eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing pH paper under the upper lid assesses the chemical's pH, guiding the irrigation process to neutralize the substance effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication that the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures definitively indicate the client is no longer contagious with TB.