ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the pancreas and reduces stimulation in acute pancreatitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client after total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following is an expected manifestation that poses a risk to the client's safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paresthesia from vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia increases fall risk due to sensory impairment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and observes the client having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client on their side is the first action to maintain airway patency and prevent aspiration during a tonic-clonic seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an intensive care unit is planning care for a client who has increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following IV medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce intracranial pressure by drawing fluid out of the brain tissue.