ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client following a chemical splash to the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the chemical irritant guides irrigation duration and treatment, making it the first step in ocular irrigation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpating the dorsalis pedis pulse ensures circulation post-fixator application. Dependent positioning, gauze wrapping, or clamp adjustment risk complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has toxoplasmosis and is HIV positive. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to gather data about toxoplasmosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toxoplasmosis is transmitted via cat feces; asking about household cats assesses exposure risk, especially critical for immunocompromised clients like those with HIV.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing ECG rhythm strips for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following rhythms indicates bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sinus bradycardia shows a heart rate below 60/min with regular P waves before QRS complexes, as seen in strip C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a lead apron protects the nurse from radiation exposure during internal radiation therapy. Other actions increase exposure or violate safety protocols.