ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Verifying TPN with another RN ensures the solution matches the prescription, preventing errors. B. Monitoring glucose prevents hyperglycemia from TPN's dextrose content. E. Daily weights assess fluid balance and nutritional efficacy. C. Increasing the rate risks fluid overload and metabolic issues. D. Sodium chloride lacks nutrients, risking hypoglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of malnutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alopecia is a common sign of malnutrition due to protein deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to receive a client from surgery following a transverse colon resection with colostomy placement. The nurse should expect to assess the stoma at which of the following locations? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The transverse colon stoma is typically located in the upper abdomen, corresponding to location B.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is taking an admission history from a client who reports Raynaud's disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as a potential trigger for exacerbations of Raynaud's?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that can trigger Raynaud's exacerbations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a client newly admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Considering medication interaction risks ensures safety by identifying conflicts between home and hospital drugs, allowing provider adjustments. A. Reconciliation at all care transitions prevents errors. B. Comparing only home medications misses inpatient drugs. C. Deleting prescriptions exceeds nursing scope.