ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin IV to treat a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine sulfate reverses heparin's anticoagulant effect in case of bleeding, essential for heparin therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves when handling cat litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a critical precaution for AIDS patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has osteomyelitis in their left leg. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as requiring a referral?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated WBC (20,000/mm³) suggests persistent infection, requiring referral for further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an in-service to a group of newly licensed nurses about the use of personal protective equipment. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Goggles protect against splashes during wound irrigation, a key PPE use to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in her left forearm. The client is receiving an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in managing the client's PICC line?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with saline after use maintains PICC patency and prevents occlusion.