ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has HIV. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to review with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for HIV management, making the medication schedule the priority to prevent complications and transmission.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin, a synthetic ADH, treats diabetes insipidus by reducing urine output. Lithium and furosemide worsen it, and insulin is for diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyponatremia (120 mEq/L) causes neurological symptoms like confusion due to cerebral edema. Bowel sounds, CVP, and reflexes are less directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a heart rate of 38/min and reports tremors and feeling faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine sulfate treats symptomatic bradycardia (38/min) by increasing heart rate, addressing tremors and faintness. Other medications are inappropriate for this condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for the treatment of an ischemic stroke. In which order should the nurse complete the following actions?
Correct Answer: B,A,C,D
Rationale: Checking contraindications ensures tPA safety, weighing determines dosage, administering tPA treats the stroke, and transferring to CCU provides monitoring.