ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning off the CPM machine during eating prevents discomfort and ensures safety, allowing the client to focus on nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for occupational therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty brushing hair indicates impaired upper extremity function, which occupational therapy can address to improve activities of daily living.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring airborne precautions in a private room to prevent transmission.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization through the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the leg straight prevents bleeding or hematoma at the femoral puncture site, a critical post-catheterization precaution.
Question 5 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 low heart rate and associated symptoms like dizziness and shortness of breath.