ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 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 with saline after use prevents occlusion and maintains PICC patency. Non-coring needles are for ports, continuous infusion isn't required, and dressings are changed weekly or as needed, not daily.
Question 2 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 with saline after use prevents occlusion and maintains PICC patency. Non-coring needles are for ports, continuous infusion isn't required, and dressings are changed weekly or as needed, not daily.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma attacks involve bronchoconstriction and inflammation, trapping air and preventing CO2 exhalation, leading to hypercapnia. Elasticity loss is chronic, allergen response is heightened, and inflammation is active, not suppressed.
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: A
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures graft patency and adequate circulation. Keeping the arm elevated reduces swelling, blood draws from the graft risk damage, and splinting is unnecessary unless mobility is impaired.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates altered consciousness, requiring close monitoring for deterioration. A mild concussion, brain death, or resolved TIA are less acute, needing less immediate oversight.