ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the sample, leading to inaccurate fecal occult blood test results.
Extract:
Medical History
HIV
Diagnostic Results
On Diagnosis:
Total WBC: 6,000/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 154,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 139 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 16 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
3 Month Visit:
Total WBC: 5,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 112,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 136 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 3.8 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 18 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 2 of 5
The client is at risk for developing……. due to.....
Correct Answer: A,G
Rationale: Low platelet count in HIV increases bleeding risk due to impaired clotting.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hot shower can reduce morning stiffness and pain in rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and has developed autonomic dysreflexia. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: D,B,A,C
Rationale: Positioning upright reduces blood pressure, emptying the bladder removes the trigger, antihypertensives manage severe hypertension, and documenting ensures future care planning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is a common symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation affecting the eyes.