ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trapeze bar assists with safe repositioning, reducing strain on the traction system and promoting comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has skeletal traction for a femoral fracture. The nurse notes that the weights are resting on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the extremity ensures weights hang freely, maintaining traction alignment.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale of 10 indicates altered consciousness, requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0900:
Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite.
Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin. Peripheral IV established and labs drawn.
Vital Signs
0900:
• Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F)
• Pulse rate 110/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Blood pressure 96/65 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Laboratory Results
0915:
• Blood glucose 468 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
• pH 7.30 (7.35 to 7.45)
• Potassium 5.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
• Sodium 138 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
• Chloride 101 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L) BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
• Creatinine 1.7 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
• Urine dipstick positive for ketones (negative)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should plan to first administer..... followed by.......
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Saline corrects dehydration first, followed by insulin to lower glucose in DKA management.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low bed height reduces fall risk, a priority for dementia clients with impaired judgment.