ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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 when changing a cat's litter box prevents toxoplasmosis, an opportunistic infection in AIDS.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying flat post-lumbar puncture reduces the risk of spinal headache due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a young adult client for bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the focused assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity is a hallmark sign of bacterial meningitis, assessed by checking neck stiffness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization through the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the affected leg straight prevents bleeding or hematoma formation at the catheterization site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should expect which of the following as an early manifestation of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP due to cerebral irritation before more severe symptoms appear.