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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a client newly admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Considering medication interaction risks ensures safety by identifying conflicts between home and hospital drugs, allowing provider adjustments. A. Reconciliation at all care transitions prevents errors. B. Comparing only home medications misses inpatient drugs. C. Deleting prescriptions exceeds nursing scope.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma must be administered immediately after thawing to maintain efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to receive a client from surgery following a transverse colon resection with colostomy placement. The nurse should expect to assess the stoma at which of the following locations? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The transverse colon stoma is typically located in the upper abdomen, corresponding to location B.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so monitoring stool for occult blood is essential.