ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication that the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures confirm the absence of active TB bacteria, indicating the client is no longer infectious.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a radial fracture and a newly placed short arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness suggests possible neurovascular compromise (e.g., compartment syndrome), a priority requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (2 L/min) is appropriate for emphysema to maintain oxygenation without suppressing respiratory drive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The client is allergic to iodinated contrast dye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone premedication can prevent allergic reactions in clients with contrast dye allergies, even though MRA typically uses gadolinium, not iodine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine through a PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching the client to use the PCA ensures safe, effective pain management, as only the client should control dosing.