ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without irritating mucositis lesions caused by chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the sample, leading to inaccurate fecal occult blood test results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion of the brainstem and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 mL over the past 24 hr. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High urinary output and thirst suggest diabetes insipidus, treated with desmopressin to reduce urine output.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Red drainage indicates active bleeding, a critical finding requiring immediate reporting post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine through a PCA device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching the client to use the PCA device ensures safe and effective pain management.