ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 (
C) ensures airway patency during a seizure. NG tubes (
A) are unrelated, restraints (
B) are not routine, and tongue blades (
D) are unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas report of a client who is in metabolic acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH of 7.28 (
A) indicates acidosis, consistent with metabolic acidosis (low HCO3). PaCO2 (
B) reflects respiratory compensation, HCO3 (
C) confirms the metabolic cause, and PaO2 (
D) is unrelated to acid-base status.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who has cardiovascular disease. The nurse should identify that which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Canola oil (
A) reduces cardiovascular risk with low saturated fat. Whole milk (
B), canned vegetables (
C), and large meat portions (
D) are not heart-healthy choices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives and urticaria following administration of IV contrast dye. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine (
A) treats allergic reactions like hives from contrast dye. Desmopressin (
B), spironolactone (
C), and metoclopramide (
D) do not address allergic symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Photophobia (
D) is common in meningitis due to meningeal irritation. Bradycardia (
A) is rare, headaches (
B) are constant, and petechiae (
C) are specific to certain types like meningococcal.