ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the priority for acute angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries, per acute coronary syndrome protocols.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water-seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rise and fall (tidaling) in the water-seal chamber reflects normal breathing mechanics, indicating a patent system.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Increased temperature (fever) is a hallmark of thyroid storm due to excessive thyroid hormone.
Question 4 of 5
A hospice nurse is planning care for a client who has lung cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to incorporate the client's and family's cultural beliefs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting cultural preferences ensures individualized, compassionate care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is evaluating an older adult client who expresses concern about the aging process. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling down may indicate depression, not a normal aging process, warranting follow-up.