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 on the medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during seizures; tongue blades are not recommended.
Extract:
Medical history
Vital Signs
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Results
Hemochromatosis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a middle adult client who has cirrhosis. The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.
| Findings 12 hr later | Unrelated to diagnosis | Indication of potential improvement | Indication of potential worsening of condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated iron levels | |||
| Increased albumin level | |||
| Productive cough | |||
| Ascites | |||
| Hematemesis | |||
| Spontaneous bruising |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Specific answers not provided; D, E, F indicate worsening cirrhosis complications.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Provider prescriptions
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings indicates the client's condition has improved? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Improvement in pain, vital signs, and oxygenation suggests stabilization of a cardiac event.
Extract:
Question 5 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.