ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 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: D
Rationale: Structured activities reduce agitation and provide routine for Alzheimer's clients. Darkness may disorient, excessive stimulation can overwhelm, and calendars are less effective due to memory impairment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photophobia is a hallmark of meningitis due to meningeal irritation, unlike intermittent headaches (less specific), petechiae (specific to certain types), or bradycardia (more associated with increased ICP).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an in-service to a group of newly licensed nurses about the use of personal protective equipment. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Goggles protect against splashes during wound irrigation, a correct PPE use. Recapping needles risks injury, sterile gloves aren't needed for IM injections, and gowns are unnecessary for routine linen changes.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin relieves acute angina by dilating coronary arteries, improving blood flow, and is the first action to alleviate chest pain. Aspirin, IV access, and blood pressure follow for further management.
Question 5 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 the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures confirm no active TB bacteria, indicating non-infectiousness. Skin tests assess exposure, hemoptysis isn't a reliable indicator, and Quantiferon tests don't confirm active infection status.