ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 190 lb and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 69
Rationale: Convert 190 lb to kg (86.18 kg), multiply by 0.8 g/kg = 68.94, rounded to 69 g.
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Vital Signs
1000
Temperature 37.1° C (98.8° F)
Heart rate 110/min and irregular Respiratory rate 24/min Blood pressure 164/80 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 93% on room air
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Select the four findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,G
Rationale: Elevated BP, pain, ECG changes, and troponin levels indicate a potential myocardial infarction.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an arteriovenous graft. Which of the following findings indicates adequate circulation of the graft?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A palpable thrill indicates adequate blood flow through the arteriovenous graft.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and observes the client having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client on their side is the first action to maintain airway patency and prevent aspiration during a tonic-clonic seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is asking a preoperative client about food allergies. Which of the following food allergies indicates a potential reaction to propofol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Egg allergies are linked to potential propofol reactions due to its egg-based emulsion.