ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing gloves and washing hands when changing a cat's litter box reduces infection risk, indicating understanding of AIDS-related precautions. Increasing produce, using alcohol for spills, or dry cleaning clothes are not specific or necessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) increases bleeding risk, contraindicating heparin. Rheumatoid arthritis, thalassemia, and COPD are not contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a lead apron protects the nurse from radiation exposure during internal radiation therapy. Allowing hand-holding, placing a dosimeter on the door, or leaving the door open are unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and their partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy effluent is the earliest sign of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis, indicating infection. Increased heart rate, abdominal pain, and fever appear later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has asthma and a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler mixes the medication properly, ensuring effective delivery. Cleaning weekly, inhaling quickly, or waiting 15 seconds (should be 1 minute) are incorrect.