ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 the effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting lesions to resolve in 6 weeks aligns with the healing timeline for genital herpes. Antibiotics are ineffective, natural skin condoms don't prevent transmission, and medication duration varies.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a lubricating lotion to cracked areas on the soles of the feet helps maintain skin integrity and prevent complications in peripheral arterial disease (PA
D). Elevating the feet for long periods can reduce arterial blood flow, soaking in hot water risks burns due to reduced sensation, and using a heating pad can also cause burns.
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: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status is the priority in the PACU due to the risk of respiratory depression from anesthesia. Surgical site, consciousness, and pain are important but secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate with the client's condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache is a common symptom of anemia due to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. Bradycardia, heat intolerance, and flushed skin are not typical; anemia often causes tachycardia and pale skin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing neurological assessments monitors for end-organ damage in a hypertensive crisis. Dopamine, lactated Ringer's, and supine positioning are not appropriate.