ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying at 2/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin health.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is exhibiting an altered level of consciousness and is unresponsive to verbal stimuli. To elicit a response from a painful stimulus, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pinching the trapezius is a standard, safe painful stimulus for unresponsive patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response reinforces the necessity of the medication while addressing the client's concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU. The client's ECG monitor tracing reveals sinus bradycardia and ST-segment elevation. The client reports shortness of breath and feeling dizzy and faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine treats symptomatic bradycardia, which may be causing the client's symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting.