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 caring for a group of clients. From which of the following clients should the nurse obtain a blood pressure reading using only the left extremity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An AV fistula in the right arm contraindicates BP measurement there; the left arm must be used to avoid damaging the fistula.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates potential peritonitis or appendicitis, a critical finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has oral achalasia. The nurse should ask the client which of the following questions to assess their ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food sticking at the throat base is a key symptom of achalasia due to esophageal motility issues.