ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a heart rate of 38/min and reports tremors and feeling faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine sulfate treats symptomatic bradycardia (38/min) by increasing heart rate, addressing tremors and faintness. Other medications are inappropriate for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying an ice pack reduces inflammation and pain post-arthroplasty. Pillows under the knee risk contractures, massaging may increase pain or infection, and exercises should wait until pain is controlled.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 mg/dL suggests blood loss, requiring immediate reporting. Normal WBC, mild pain, and serosanguineous exudate are expected post-appendectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an impaired immune system due to chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing the perineal area twice daily with antimicrobial soap reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients. Other actions are less critical or increase infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a below-the-knee amputation. The client states, 'My life is over.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering to connect with another amputee provides peer support and hope, addressing the client's emotional distress constructively. Other responses may dismiss or challenge feelings.