ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following the insertion of an arteriovenous graft in their left forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures adequate circulation post-graft placement.
Question 2 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with an ocular irrigation for a client who had a chemical splash to the left eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irrigating from inner to outer corner prevents contamination of the unaffected eye.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without worsening mucositis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 25-gauge needle is appropriate for subcutaneous heparin to minimize tissue trauma.