ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-sedation, assessing the gag reflex is critical to ensure airway protection before oral intake.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding is a common early sign of cervical cancer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 190 lb and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 69
Rationale: Convert 190 lb to kg (86.18 kg), multiply by 0.8 g/kg = 68.94, round to 69 g.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Electrical shock injuries can cause cardiac arrhythmias, making an ECG the priority to assess heart function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hemiplegia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pillows between the knees prevent adduction and pressure sores in hemiplegia.