ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying new gloves between wound care sites prevents cross-contamination and infection, critical in burn care. Weekly equipment cleaning, fresh produce diets, and limiting child visits are not specific interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning a staff education session about hepatitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for travelers to high-risk areas. It is transmitted via contaminated food/water, not blood; antibiotics are ineffective; incubation is 2-6 weeks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymphedema is a contraindication for acupuncture due to infection risk in the affected area. Mouth sores, headaches, and urticaria are not contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has asthma and a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler mixes the medication properly, ensuring effective delivery. Cleaning weekly, inhaling quickly, or waiting 15 seconds (should be 1 minute) are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status is the priority in the PACU due to the risk of respiratory depression from anesthesia. Surgical site, consciousness, and pain are important but secondary.