ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulation post-surgery prevents complications like thromboembolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetone breath odor is a hallmark of diabetic ketoacidosis due to ketone production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference assesses for complications like infiltration or thrombosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable glucose levels prevent microvascular damage leading to retinopathy and nephropathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client about foot care is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications by identifying issues early in diabetes.