ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical cancer and is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting visitor time reduces radiation exposure during brachytherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing dehydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure is a sign of dehydration due to fluid loss.
Extract:
Laboratory Results
0915:
Blood glucose 468 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
pH 7.30 (7.35 to 7.45)
Potassium 5.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Sodium 138 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
Chloride 101 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L)
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.7 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
Urine dipstick positive for ketones (negative)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Which of the following 3 provider prescriptions does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B,C,F,
Rationale: These prescriptions address DKA with fluid resuscitation, insulin, monitoring, and potassium management.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause referred pain to the left shoulder due to diaphragmatic irritation.
Question 5 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.