ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The client is allergic to iodinated contrast dye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone premedication can prevent allergic reactions in clients with contrast dye allergies, even though MRA typically uses gadolinium, not iodine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a referral for a dietary consult. The client tells the nurse, 'I will have to eat whatever the dietitian tells me.' Which of the following statements by the nurse encourages the client's involvement in their plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A encourages the client's active participation by involving them in creating a personalized food list, promoting autonomy and engagement in their care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hourly urine output monitoring detects early signs of graft dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a spinal cord injury is at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. The nurse would carefully monitor the client for which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe headache is a primary sign of autonomic dysreflexia due to sudden hypertension from unopposed sympathetic response.
Question 5 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting.