ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who ingested a poison and is now experiencing a seizure. Which of the following is the priority action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the patency of the client's airway is the priority action because maintaining a clear airway is crucial during a seizure to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's ability to ambulate with crutches using a three-point gait. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a risk to the client's safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing partial weight on the affected leg while ambulating with crutches using a three-point gait is incorrect and can jeopardize safety by potentially causing injury or instability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a sterile field. For which of the following actions should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding a bottle of solution with the label away from the palm of the hand is incorrect; the label should be held toward the palm to protect it from damage caused by spills.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a marker of inflammation and is used to monitor the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments Priscila therapy in clients with rheumatoid arthritis.