ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and reports stiffness in their hands. After reviewing the client's medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paraffin treatment reduces stiffness and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, improving hand mobility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse suspects that a client who has diabetes mellitus is experiencing hypoglycemia. Which of the following assessment findings supports this suspicion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory status is critical post-anesthesia to ensure airway patency and adequate oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin relieves angina pain by dilating coronary arteries, improving blood flow, and is the priority to address acute symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hr postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hip fracture fixation carries a high risk for fat embolism due to bone marrow disruption during surgery.