ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in her left forearm. The client is receiving an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in managing the client's PICC line?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the PICC line with 0.9% sodium chloride after each use prevents occlusion and maintains patency of the catheter.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives and urticaria following administration of IV contrast dye. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions, such as hives and urticaria caused by contrast dye.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring a private room for airborne precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition marked by hyperthermia due to excessive thyroid hormone release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is a common symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation affecting the eyes.