ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a cardiac rhythm strip of a client who has atrial flutter. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial flutter shows a saw-tooth pattern with an atrial rate of 250-400/min on ECG. Longer PR durations, undetectable P waves, and absent PR intervals indicate other arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. The client, who has been quiet and cooperative, becomes agitated and restless. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agitation and restlessness in traumatic brain injury may indicate increased intracranial pressure, often accompanied by elevated blood pressure, making it the first assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting lesions to resolve in 6 weeks aligns with the healing timeline for genital herpes. Antibiotics are ineffective, natural skin condoms don't prevent transmission, and medication duration varies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex is the priority post-endoscopy with sedation to ensure safe swallowing before eating or drinking. Pain, extremity warmth, and temperature are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common finding in pericarditis due to inflammation of the pericardium. Petechiae, heart murmurs, and chest erythema are not typical symptoms.