ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: Structured activities help maintain routine and reduce confusion in clients with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Altered level of consciousness is the earliest sign of neurological deterioration due to increased ICP.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle twitching suggests hypocalcemia, a life-threatening complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without irritating mucositis lesions caused by chemotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for acute angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.