ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease. During weekly home visits, the nurse notices that the client's caregiver is tired, irritable, and impatient with the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the caregiver?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respite care provides relief for caregivers, reducing burnout.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an intensive care unit is planning care for a client who has increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following IV medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce intracranial pressure by drawing fluid out of the brain tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving morphine for pain and has a respiratory rate of 8/min and a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid overdose effects like respiratory depression and hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the supplement intake of a client who has high cholesterol. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements will help lower the client's lipid levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omega-3 fish oil lowers triglycerides and cholesterol by reducing VLDL production and enhancing LDL clearance. B. Glucosamine supports joint health, not lipid levels. C. Cranberry tablets prevent urinary infections, not cholesterol issues. D. Ginkgo biloba aids circulation, not lipid metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine IV 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload in acute heart failure, improving comfort and breathing.