ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for acute angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube in the pleural space. The nurse notices continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber of the client's drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak; clamping the tubing helps identify the source.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and ensures the care plan is adjusted accordingly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-adherence to medications can affect transplant eligibility and post-transplant outcomes, making it a priority to report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a referral for dietary consult. The client tells the nurse, 'I will have to eat whatever the dietitian tells me.' Which of the following statements by the nurse encourages the client's involvement in their plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting the client to list preferred foods encourages active participation in their dietary plan, enhancing adherence.