ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about blood glucose monitoring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following supplies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile lancets are essential for pricking the skin to obtain blood samples for glucose monitoring. Compression stockings, toenail clippers, and hand mirrors are not required for this purpose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving opioids for pain management. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for urinary retention is important as opioids can cause this side effect. Itching is a common side effect, not necessarily allergic; restricting fluids worsens constipation; antiemetics help with nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex is the priority post-endoscopy with sedation to ensure safe swallowing before eating or drinking. Pain, extremity warmth, and temperature are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning a staff education session about hepatitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for travelers to high-risk areas. It is transmitted via contaminated food/water, not blood; antibiotics are ineffective; incubation is 2-6 weeks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing a client for emergency surgery. The client's blood alcohol level is 180 mg/dL. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting an NG tube prevents aspiration due to vomiting risk from high blood alcohol levels. Catheter insertion, consent, and stockings are secondary.