ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN 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 at the bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine sulfate reverses heparin's anticoagulant effects in case of bleeding. Other medications address different drug overdoses or conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about measures to prevent recurring urinary tract infections with a female client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Drinking 3 L of fluids, wiping front to back, and low-fructose cranberry juice prevent bacterial growth and contamination. Bubble baths increase infection risk, and voiding every 2-3 hours is preferred.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of a client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following equipment should the nurse plan to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest physiotherapy vest loosens mucus in cystic fibrosis, improving lung function. Peak flow meters are for asthma, NG tubes for gastric issues, and chest tubes for pleural conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) controls balance and hearing; impaired function causes disequilibrium.
Tongue deviation, vision loss, and inability to smell relate to other cranial nerves.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who arrives at the emergency department and reports vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. The client's serum potassium level is 2.8 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.8 mEq/L) risks cardiac arrhythmias; initiating cardiac monitoring is the priority to detect life-threatening changes. Other interventions follow based on assessment findings.