ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing protein intake reduces kidney workload in nephrotic syndrome.
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History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm. Select the findings below that would indicate that the client has a potential problem.
Correct Answer: A, C, G
Rationale: The choices indicate a cardiac issue; symptoms suggest acute coronary syndrome.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to withdraw medication from an ampule to prepare for an injection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ampule top is sharp and must be disposed of in a sharps container to prevent injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is managing the care of a client who has an electrical shock injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical shock injuries can cause cardiac arrhythmias, making an ECG the priority to assess heart function.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is deaf and communicates using sign language is being admitted by a nurse who does not know sign language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication during the admission process.