ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hours postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long bone fractures (e.g., hip) increase the risk of fat embolism syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients on a hospital unit. Which of the following clients is most at risk for hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excess insulin in type 1 diabetes significantly increases hypoglycemia risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows medication deposition in the lungs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low bed height reduces fall risk, a priority in dementia care.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest TB, necessitating a private room for airborne isolation.