ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action when a client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure is to document the time the seizure began. This helps in determining the duration of the seizure, which is critical information for the healthcare team.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider for suspicion of cataracts. The nurse should expect the client to report:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a decreased ability to perceive colors is a common symptom of cataracts. Cataracts can cause vision to become cloudy or yellowed, affecting color perception.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset. This route allows the medication to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue, bypassing the digestive system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is a common symptom of diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Moist, clammy skin is a symptom of hypoglycemia. Tachycardia, or a fast heartbeat, is a symptom of hypoglycemia.