ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: C
Rationale: Muscle twitching suggests hypocalcemia, a life-threatening complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure (90/50 mm Hg) indicates persistent shock, warranting an increased dopamine dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is diaphoretic, has a heart rate of 92/min, and reports palpitations. The client states, 'I went for my morning run and feel exhausted.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise can lower blood glucose, and not adjusting insulin may cause hypoglycemia, suggested by diaphoresis and palpitations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization through the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the affected leg straight prevents bleeding or hematoma formation at the catheterization site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of young adult clients about risk factors for hearing loss. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Perforation of the eardrum, chronic middle ear infections, and loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) can damage hearing structures or nerves, increasing hearing loss risk.