ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hr 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 is critical post-kidney transplant to assess graft function and detect complications early.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an asthma attack, bronchoconstriction traps air, leading to an inability to exhale carbon dioxide, causing respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should expect which of the following as an early manifestation of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP due to cerebral irritation before more severe symptoms appear.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the administration of an initial dose of captopril. Which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a sign of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels, leading to crystal formation in joints.