ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with an ocular irrigation for a client who had a chemical splash to the left eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irrigating from inner to outer corner prevents contamination of the unaffected eye.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing orders for a patient in anaphylactic shock. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock to reverse airway constriction and hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who sustained major full-thickness burns to their lower legs 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is expected 12 hours post-burn due to capillary leakage in the inflammatory response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a young adult client for bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the focused assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity is a classic sign of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hours postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long bone fractures (e.g., hip) increase the risk of fat embolism syndrome.