ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV 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: B
Rationale: Turning off the CPM during eating (
B) ensures safety and comfort. Storing on the floor (
A) risks contamination, settings are checked more frequently (
C), and rapid increases (
D) cause pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone (
A) reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression. Flumazenil (
B) reverses benzodiazepines, calcium gluconate (
C) treats hypocalcemia, and diphenhydramine (
D) is for allergies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the administration of an initial dose of captopril. Which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laryngeal edema (
D) is a life-threatening sign of anaphylaxis. Fever (
A), hypertension (
B), and arrhythmia (
C) are not typical of an allergic response to captopril.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who has cardiovascular disease. The nurse should identify that which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Canola oil (
A) reduces cardiovascular risk with low saturated fat. Whole milk (
B), canned vegetables (
C), and large meat portions (
D) are not heart-healthy choices.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bed alarm (
B) alerts staff to wandering, enhancing safety. Chemical restraints (
A) are a last resort, double rooms (
C) may increase confusion, and overstimulation (
D) can exacerbate agitation.