ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a radial fracture and a newly placed short arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness suggests possible neurovascular compromise (e.g., compartment syndrome), a priority requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU. The client's ECG monitor tracing reveals sinus bradycardia and ST-segment elevation. The client reports shortness of breath and feeling dizzy and faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine treats symptomatic bradycardia, which may be causing the client's symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hourly urine output monitoring detects early signs of graft dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis and is prescribed (Fosamax) alendronate 70 mg PO weekly. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk interferes with alendronate absorption; water is required, indicating a teaching gap.
Question 5 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.