ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV 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: A
Rationale: Canola oil (
A) is heart-healthy with low saturated fat. Whole milk (
B) is high in fat, canned vegetables (
C) have sodium, and 8 oz meat (
D) exceeds recommended portions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiviral treatment for herpes (
A) typically lasts 7-10 days, but 3 weeks may reflect understanding of initial or suppressive therapy duration. Antibiotics (
B) are ineffective, lesions resolve in 2-4 weeks (
C), and natural condoms (
D) are less effective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory status (
C) is critical in PACU to ensure airway patency and oxygenation post-anesthesia. Consciousness (
A), pain (
B), and surgical site (
D) are assessed but are secondary to breathing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Structured activities help maintain routine and engagement for clients with Alzheimer's, reducing confusion and agitation. Excessive stimulation (
A) can be overwhelming, calendars (
B) may not be effective due to memory deficits, and a dark room (
C) may increase disorientation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek's sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client's head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Chvostek's sign is elicited by tapping the facial nerve below the zygomatic arch, anterior to the earlobe. No specific choice is provided in the document, but the correct area is critical to assess for hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy, which can cause tetany.