ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle twitching (
D) suggests hypocalcemia from parathyroid injury, a life-threatening complication. Nausea (
A), pain (
B), and drainage (
C) are expected or less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the administration of an initial dose of captopril. Which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laryngeal edema (
D) is a life-threatening sign of anaphylaxis. Fever (
A), hypertension (
B), and arrhythmia (
C) are not typical of an allergic response to captopril.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HbA1c (
B) reflects average glucose over 2-3 months, ideal for long-term control. OGTT (
A), fasting (
C), and postprandial (
D) glucose measure short-term status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a client who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A surgical mask (
B) prevents droplet transmission of pertussis. Mantoux (
A) tests TB, antivirals (
C) are for viral infections, and negative-pressure rooms (
D) are for airborne diseases.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor (
D) prevents injury from falls during a seizure and is the priority. Clearing items (
A) and loosening clothing (
B) follow, while vital signs (
C) are not immediate during an active seizure.