ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who has cardiovascular disease. The nurse should identify that which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Canola oil is heart-healthy, low in saturated fats, supporting cardiovascular health. Canned vegetables are high in sodium, whole milk is high in fat, and 8 ounces of meat exceeds recommended portions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures confirm no active TB bacteria, indicating non-infectiousness. Skin tests assess exposure, hemoptysis isn't a reliable indicator, and Quantiferon tests don't confirm active infection status.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout results from hyperuricemia, causing uric acid crystal deposition in joints. Elevated uric acid levels confirm this, unlike chloride, creatinine kinase (muscle damage), or intrinsic factor (vitamin B12 absorption).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photophobia is a hallmark of meningitis due to meningeal irritation, unlike intermittent headaches (less specific), petechiae (specific to certain types), or bradycardia (more associated with increased ICP).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to an infection. Which of the following prescriptions is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin reverses diabetic ketoacidosis by lowering glucose and stopping ketogenesis, addressing the life-threatening metabolic crisis. Cultures, fluids, and catheters support treatment but are secondary.