ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new onset of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which of the following interventions by the nurse is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV fluid replacement is the highest priority in HHS to correct severe dehydration and restore hemodynamic stability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so monitoring stool for occult blood is essential.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A strawberry allergy is associated with a higher risk of latex-fruit syndrome, increasing the likelihood of a latex allergy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels leading to crystal deposition in joints.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for excessive ingestion of antacids. The nurse should identify that this client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive antacid ingestion can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to increased base intake.