ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine IV 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload in acute heart failure, improving comfort and breathing.
Extract:
History and Physical
History
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's diagnostic results and vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Chest tightness radiating to the arm suggests an acute coronary event, requiring catheterization, heparin, metoprolol, and NPO status.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease. During weekly home visits, the nurse notices that the client's caregiver is tired, irritable, and impatient with the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the caregiver?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respite care provides relief for caregivers, reducing burnout.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an arteriovenous graft. Which of the following findings indicates adequate circulation of the graft?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A palpable thrill indicates adequate blood flow through the arteriovenous graft.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client after total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk.