ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining what the client already knows about managing diabetes is the initial step in assessing the client's current knowledge and understanding. This helps the nurse tailor the teaching plan to the client's needs and avoid redundancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on a group of clients and is preparing her assignment. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New onset of indigestion in a client admitted for chest pain could indicate a cardiac event and requires immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CD4-T-cell count is crucial for monitoring HIV progression and immune function. A low count indicates immunosuppression and increased risk of opportunistic infections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Transcribing the order into the client's health record is essential to ensure accurate documentation. Repeating the order back to the provider ensures that the nurse has correctly understood the prescription. Questioning any part of the order that is unclear or inappropriate ensures patient safety and accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tilting the head forward when swallowing helps to close the airway and reduce the risk of aspiration, indicating effective teaching.