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 caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and reports stiffness in their hands. After reviewing the client's medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paraffin treatment reduces stiffness and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, improving hand mobility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cloudy effluent is the earliest sign of peritonitis, indicating infection in the peritoneal cavity.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows medication to deposit in the lungs, maximizing effectiveness.