ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a herniated disc and is scheduled for a peripheral nerve block. The client tells the nurse, 'I am afraid to have this procedure.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing concerns validates the client's feelings and encourages communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing protein intake reduces kidney workload in nephrotic syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is asking a preoperative client about food allergies. Which of the following food allergies indicates a potential reaction to propofol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol contains egg lecithin, posing a risk for clients with egg allergies.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
1000:
Client reports tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. States pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Started to feel nauseous after breakfast. Client states, "I had scrambled eggs and bacon like I do every morning." Client is diaphoretic and short of breath. Heart rate irregular and tachycardic. Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lungs clear to auscultation in all lobes. Bowel sounds are present in all 4 quadrants. +1 pedal pulses. Skin is cool to touch. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Select the four findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,G
Rationale: Chest pain with radiation suggests a cardiac event; BP, pain, ECG, and troponin are critical.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for warfarin about foods that affect the INR. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following foods interacts with this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kale, rich in vitamin K, can decrease warfarin's anticoagulant effect.