ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Custom N235 Final Summer 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head (typically 30°, but 20° here) reduces ICP by aiding venous drainage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol 25% reduces intracranial pressure, addressing the critical components of Cushing's triad.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the ICU is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving a dobutamine drip. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dobutamine improves cardiac output, leading to increased urine output in heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side indicates tension pneumothorax, a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following arterial blood gas values would the nurse expect this client to have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AKI often causes metabolic acidosis (pH 7.26, HCO3 14) due to acid retention.