ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma must be administered immediately after thawing to maintain efficacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hemiplegia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pillows between the knees prevent adduction and pressure ulcers in hemiplegia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause referred pain to the left shoulder due to diaphragmatic irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a herniated disc and is scheduled for a peripheral nerve block. The client tells the nurse, 'I am afraid to have this procedure.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing concerns encourages open communication and addresses the client's fears.