ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma must be administered immediately after thawing to maintain efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has a new diagnosis of Graves' disease. The nurse should anticipate which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, elevating triiodothyronine (T3) levels.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure leads to pulmonary congestion, which can cause daytime oliguria due to decreased renal perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) is responsible for balance and hearing; impaired function leads to disequilibrium with movement.