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 is caring for a client in the ICU. The client's ECG monitor tracing reveals sinus bradycardia and ST segment elevation. The client reports shortness of breath and feeling dizzy and faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine treats symptomatic bradycardia, addressing the client's low heart rate and related symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy effluent is the earliest sign of peritonitis, indicating infection in the peritoneal cavity.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and has developed autonomic dysreflexia. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: D,B,A,C
Rationale: Positioning upright reduces blood pressure, emptying the bladder removes the trigger, antihypertensives manage severe hypertension, and documenting ensures future care planning.