ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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: C
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without worsening mucositis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hives and urticaria following the administration of IV contrast dye after a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should expect which of the following as an early manifestation of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP due to cerebral irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in her left forearm. The client is receiving an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus every 12 hours. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in managing the client's PICC line?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing with saline after each use maintains PICC patency and prevents occlusion.
Question 5 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.