ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a modified left radical mastectomy with breast expander. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting less than 25 mL of secretions daily indicates proper wound healing and understanding of drainage device management. Waiting 2 months delays reconstruction, flexing the arm impairs drainage, and heavy weights risk incision strain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Altered level of consciousness is the earliest and most sensitive sign of increased ICP, detectable via the Glasgow Coma Scale. Pupillary dilation, decorticate posturing, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations are later signs indicating severe brainstem involvement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has total vision loss and is the handler of a service dog. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to show consideration for the client and the service animal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting the client respects their control over the service dog, ensuring its work is not disrupted. Other actions may interfere with the dog's role.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist the provider with a thoracentesis for a client who has a left pleural effusion. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for local anesthetic allergies prevents severe reactions during thoracentesis, prioritizing client safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 1 week. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A calcium level of 11.5 mg/dL indicates hypercalcemia, a TPN complication that may require formula adjustment or diuretics. Other findings are within normal or expected ranges for TPN.