ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC 1,700/mm³ indicates leukopenia, increasing infection risk, and should be reported.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a client who had a cardiac catheterization with a left antecubital insertion site. Which of the following pulses should the nurse palpate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the brachial pulse in the right arm is the correct action. It is contralateral to the insertion site and unaffected by the procedure, providing a reliable assessment of the client's circulatory status post-cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is correct because the client's GCS score is 13, which indicates a severe impairment of consciousness. A GCS score of 8 or less indicates coma, but 13 still suggests significant impairment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which of the following medications if the client's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is correct because atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia, increasing heart rate by blocking parasympathetic activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is triaging victims of a multiple motor-vehicle crash. The nurse assesses a client trapped under a car who is apneic and has a weak pulse at 120/min. After repositioning his upper airway, the client remains apneic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In mass casualty triage, an apneic client who does not resume breathing after airway repositioning is tagged black, indicating non-salvageable status.