ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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: B
Rationale: Wearing gloves when handling cat litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a risk in AIDS.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following the insertion of an arteriovenous graft in their left forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures adequate circulation post-graft placement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BP of 90/50 mm Hg indicates persistent hypotension, suggesting the need for a higher dopamine dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hives and urticaria following the administration of IV contrast dye after a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An oral airway can maintain airway patency during a seizure if needed.