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 on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bed alarm alerts staff to wandering attempts, enhancing safety for a client with dementia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting family member visits to 30 minutes per day reduces radiation exposure to others, which is a key safety measure for clients with sealed radiation implants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an asthma attack, bronchoconstriction traps air, leading to an inability to exhale carbon dioxide, causing respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning the discharge of a client who had an ischemic stroke. The nurse should ensure that the client is discharged with which of the following types of pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antithrombotic therapy is essential post-ischemic stroke to prevent further clot formation and reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.