ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experiencing abuse at home. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing immediate harm risk is the priority to ensure the client's safety before planning further interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who took three nitroglycerin tablets sublingually for chest pain. The client reports relief from the chest pain but now is experiencing a headache. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation, manageable with pain relievers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who had a traumatic brain injury and is emerging restlessly from a coma. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing stimuli prevents overstimulation in TBI recovery, minimizing agitation and aiding neurological stabilization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes a slowed metabolism, leading to fatigue and hair loss, unlike hyperthyroidism which causes symptoms like sweating and nervousness.