ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer intramuscular epinephrine to a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of the following sites should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM epinephrine due to its large muscle mass and rapid absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who has left-sided hemiparesis about the use of a quad cane. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining two points of support (cane and one foot) ensures stability when using a quad cane.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures for acid-fast bacteria confirm that the client is no longer infectious with tuberculosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients who are receiving radioactive isotope therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the toilet three times with the lid closed minimizes environmental contamination from radioactive isotopes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine IV 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload in heart failure, improving comfort and respiratory effort.