ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Extract:
History and Physical
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings indicates the client's condition has improved? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,G
Rationale: Improved blood pressure, respiratory rate, pain, oxygen saturation, and heart rate indicate stabilization of a cardiac condition.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a flail chest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Humidified oxygen helps maintain oxygenation in a client with flail chest, a condition involving multiple rib fractures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for excessive ingestion of antacids. The nurse should identify that this client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive antacid ingestion can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to increased base intake.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elastic bandage reduces edema and shapes the residual limb for a prosthesis.