ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A raised toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates neurological impairment requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
Medical History
HIV
Diagnostic Results
On Diagnosis:
Total WBC: 6,000/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 154,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 139 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 16 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
3 Month Visit:
Total WBC: 5,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 112,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 136 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 3.8 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 18 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 3 of 5
The client is at risk for developing……. due to.....
Correct Answer: A,G
Rationale: Low platelet count in HIV increases bleeding risk due to impaired clotting.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and ensures the care plan is adjusted accordingly.
Question 5 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 is low in saturated fat, making it heart-healthy for clients with cardiovascular disease.