ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor prevents injury from falling during a seizure, making it the priority action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (e.g., 2 L/min) helps maintain adequate oxygenation in emphysema without suppressing the respiratory drive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus about the self-administration of insulin. The client has prescriptions for regular and NPH insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drawing up regular insulin before NPH prevents contamination of the regular insulin with NPH, ensuring accurate dosing.
Extract:
Medical History
HIV
Diagnostic Results
On Diagnosis:
Total WBC: 6,000/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 154,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 139 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 16 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
3 Month Visit:
Total WBC: 5,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 112,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 136 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 3.8 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 18 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for developing……. due to.....
Correct Answer: A,G
Rationale: Low platelet count in HIV increases bleeding risk due to impaired clotting.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.