ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombocytopenia due to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A soft-bristled toothbrush minimizes gum trauma, reducing bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia, where low platelets impair clotting. B. Rectal suppositories risk mucosal tearing and bleeding. C. A low-residue diet is irrelevant to bleeding risk. D. Safety razors increase bleeding risk; electric razors are safer.
Extract:
History and Physical
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings indicates the client's condition has improved? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,G
Rationale: Improved blood pressure, respiratory rate, pain, oxygen saturation, and heart rate indicate stabilization of a cardiac condition.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is planning a community education program about reproductive cancers. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a possible indication of cervical cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding is a common early sign of cervical cancer.
Extract:
History and Physical
History
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's diagnostic results and vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Chest tightness radiating to the arm suggests an acute coronary event, requiring catheterization, heparin, metoprolol, and NPO status.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a 0.9% sodium chloride via IV infusion. The client has become dyspneic with a blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg, a fluid intake of 960 mL, and an output of 300 mL in the past 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea and fluid overload signs require slowing the infusion and notifying the provider.