ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference assesses for complications like infiltration or thrombosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable glucose levels prevent microvascular damage leading to retinopathy and nephropathy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client about foot care is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications by identifying issues early in diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the unit confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin is used in DKA for rapid correction of hyperglycemia via IV administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the use of isotonic solutions. The nurse recognizes which statements made by a student about isotonic solutions are correct. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Isotonic solutions match body fluid osmolality and replace fluid loss without shifting fluid compartments.