ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation when the low-pressure alarm sounds on the ventilator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-pressure alarm often indicates a cuff leak, requiring evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during seizures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking telmisartan. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telmisartan, an antihypertensive, is effective if it lowers blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has an increased risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin levels indicate poor nutrition, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor medication adherence risks post-transplant graft failure from non-compliance with immunosuppressants, a life-threatening issue. A. Family diabetes history is less urgent. B. Resolved childhood asthma is low priority. D. Lack of family support is secondary to adherence.