ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine through a PCA device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching the client to use the PCA device ensures safe and effective pain management.
Question 2 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: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term control.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following insertion of an arteriovenous graft in their left forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures adequate circulation and graft patency post-insertion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to deposit in the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying flat post-lumbar puncture reduces the risk of spinal headache due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage.