ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor medication adherence risks post-transplant graft failure from non-compliance with immunosuppressants, a life-threatening issue. A. Family diabetes history is less urgent. B. Resolved childhood asthma is low priority. D. Lack of family support is secondary to adherence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a 0.9% sodium chloride via IV infusion. The client has become dyspneic with a blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg, a fluid intake of 960 mL, and an output of 300 mL in the past 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea and fluid overload signs require slowing the infusion and notifying the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of malnutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alopecia is a common sign of malnutrition due to protein deficiency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports vaginal dryness and itching. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing estrogen levels in older adults cause vaginal dryness and itching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 190 lb and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 69
Rationale: Convert 190 lb to kg (86.18 kg), multiply by 0.8 g/kg = 68.94, rounded to 69 g.