ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and isoniazid. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin and isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity, necessitating regular monitoring of AST and ALT levels. B, C, and D are not primarily relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing client with advanced peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PAD reduces blood flow, causing shiny, hairless skin due to chronic ischemia. Thickened toenails, cool extremities, and diminished or absent pulses are expected, not thin toenails, warm extremities, or normal 3+ pulses.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing client care after receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia in a pneumonia client may indicate sepsis or worsening respiratory status, requiring immediate assessment. A, B, and C are less urgent.
Extract:
Admission Assessment
Vital Signs
Laboratory results
1800:
A 24-year-old female client reports throbbing pain. swelling discoloration, and warmth in right calf for three days. Client also reports sudden shortness of breath. Denies anything makes it better or worse and denies any other symptoms. Client reports pain as 7 on numeric scale of O to 10.
Client reports only medication she takes is a combined hormonal oral contraceptive every day, started four months ago.
A nurse is assessing a 24-year-old female client.
Question 4 of 5
The client is exhibiting clinical manifestations of [Dropdown Group 1] and a [Dropdown Group 2].
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: The client's calf pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration, along with oral contraceptive use, indicate deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Sudden shortness of breath, tachycardia, tachypnea, and elevated D-dimer suggest pulmonary embolism (PE).
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is checking a coworker's tuberculosis (TB) skin test. The forearm has a raised red area about 12 mm in diameter after 72 hours. What is the best interpretation of this skin test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 12 mm induration after 72 hours indicates TB exposure, a positive result. B requires further testing, C is unlikely, and D is incorrect as the reaction is positive.