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 assessing a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The client reports bladder spasms, and the nurse notes a scant amount of fluid in the urinary drainage bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder spasms and scant drainage suggest a blockage; irrigating with 0.9% sodium chloride clears the catheter.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is deaf and communicates using sign language is being admitted by a nurse who does not know sign language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication during the admission process.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
History:
Prepared by Purity
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 4 of 5
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Potential Prescription | Anticipated | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol 15 mg IV bolus | |||
| Oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula | |||
| Draw electrolytes along with Hgb and Hct | |||
| Morphine 6 mg IV bolus every 3 hr as needed for pain | |||
| Nitroglycerin 0.5 mg SL now may repeat every 5 min up to 3 doses | |||
| Obtain daily weight | |||
| Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus every 5 min up to 2 mg if heart rate drops below 60 |
Correct Answer: A, D, E likely anticipated for chest pain management.
Rationale:
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elastic bandage reduces edema and shapes the residual limb for prosthetic fitting.