ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Explaining the necessity of the antibiotic addresses the client's concern while reinforcing the provider's rationale, encouraging adherence. Other responses dismiss the concern or make assumptions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antiviral therapy for genital herpes (e.g., acyclovir) is typically taken for a defined period, like 3 weeks for initial outbreaks, indicating understanding. Natural condoms don't prevent transmission, antibiotics are ineffective, and lesions resolve faster.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has AIDS and wishes to continue self-care at home despite living alone. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Referring to a home health agency supports the client's desire for self-care by providing professional assistance, advocating for independence. Other actions provide advice but don't address ongoing support needs.
Question 4 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery. Serosanguineous, brown, or greenish drainage is expected initially, but bright red indicates a potential complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves and handwashing when changing litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a risk in AIDS due to immunosuppression. Alcohol is insufficient for body fluids, dry cleaning isn't needed, and diet alone doesn't address infection risk.