ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with the insertion of a non-tunneled central venous catheter for a client who is malnourished. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confirming catheter position with a blood sample ensures proper placement. Valsalva maneuver, elevated bed, and chlorhexidine cleansing are appropriate, not coughing, lowering bed, or hydrogen peroxide.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of a client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following equipment should the nurse plan to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest physiotherapy vest loosens mucus in cystic fibrosis, improving lung function. Peak flow meters are for asthma, NG tubes for gastric issues, and chest tubes for pleural conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loose stools are expected with an ileostomy due to bypassing the colon. Emptying the bag frequently, avoiding laxatives, and limiting high-fiber foods prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Banana allergies increase latex allergy risk due to latex-fruit syndrome. Anesthetics, adhesive tape, and povidone-iodine are not typically cross-reactive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should obtain a blood pressure reading using only the left extremity from which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure measurement on an arm with an arteriovenous fistula risks damage; the left arm is used instead. PICC lines, weakness, or Bell's palsy do not contraindicate BP measurement.