ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Syphilis requires follow-up blood tests to monitor treatment efficacy over time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease about caring for the client at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large-face clock helps clients with Alzheimer's maintain orientation to time.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0900:
Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite. Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin.
Peripheral IV established and labs drawn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: DKA can lead to hypotension, arrhythmias, renal failure, and cerebral edema due to dehydration and metabolic imbalances.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Syphilis requires follow-up blood tests to monitor treatment efficacy over time.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical cancer and is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brachytherapy involves internal radiation; keeping visitors 6 feet away minimizes exposure.