ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calendar aids orientation in Alzheimer's, helping reduce confusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated uric acid is the hallmark of gout, causing joint crystal deposition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing gloves when handling cat litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a risk in AIDS.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following the insertion of an arteriovenous graft in their left forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the distal pulse ensures adequate circulation post-graft placement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BP of 90/50 mm Hg indicates persistent hypotension, suggesting the need for a higher dopamine dose.