ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning the discharge of a client who had an ischemic stroke. The nurse should ensure that the client is discharged with which of the following types of pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antithrombotic therapy (e.g., aspirin) is standard post-ischemic stroke to prevent further clot formation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A trapeze bar aids mobility and repositioning while maintaining traction alignment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client on how to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the pouch when 2/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The transparent dressing over the insertion site requires replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique is required for PICC dressing changes to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing the client on the correct way to take nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin every 5 minutes up to 3 doses is the standard protocol for acute chest pain relief.