ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU. The client's ECG monitor tracing reveals sinus bradycardia and ST segment elevation. The client reports shortness of breath and feeling dizzy and faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine treats symptomatic bradycardia, addressing the low heart rate and associated symptoms like dizziness and shortness of breath.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without aggravating mucositis, unlike hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate, or inadequate brushing time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about food choices to a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake. Which of the following choices should the nurse recommend as containing the least potassium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White rice has the lowest potassium content compared to peanut butter, baked potatoes (high in potassium), and yogurt.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following insertion of an arteriovenous graft in their left forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures adequate circulation and graft patency, critical for monitoring post-arteriovenous graft insertion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a young adult client for bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the focused assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity is a classic sign of meningitis, assessed by resistance or pain when flexing the neck, indicating meningeal irritation.