ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative. Which of the following findings should the nurse understand is a manifestation of bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to bleeding and hypovolemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a bilateral orchiectomy. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot flashes occur due to decreased testosterone after bilateral orchiectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is managing the care of a client who has an electrical shock injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obtaining an ECG first assesses for cardiac arrhythmias caused by electrical injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has Clostridium difficile gastroenteritis. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves are required to obtain a stool specimen to prevent C. difficile transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has an increased risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin levels indicate poor nutrition, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.