ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to withdraw medication from an ampule to prepare for an injection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ampule top is sharp and must be disposed of in a sharps container to prevent injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria due to increased glomerular permeability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh frozen plasma must be administered immediately after thawing to maintain efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hemiplegia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pillows between the knees prevent adduction and pressure sores in hemiplegia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 190 lb and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 69
Rationale: Convert 190 lb to kg (86.18 kg), multiply by 0.8 g/kg = 68.94, round to 69 g.