ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for four clients who are scheduled for surgery. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the surgeon?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A platelet count of 95,000/mm indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk during surgery, requiring immediate reporting. Other values are within normal ranges and do not pose immediate surgical risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia with a nosebleed poses an immediate hemorrhage risk, requiring priority attention. Other conditions are less urgent as they are chronic or stable.
Question 3 of 5
inely A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder cancer and a WBC count of 900/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC count of 900/mm3 indicates neutropenia, increasing infection risk; avoiding raw fruits reduces bacterial exposure. Contact isolation, prolonged pressure, and negative pressure rooms are not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute kidney failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid weight gain (1.1 kg in 24 hr) signals fluid overload in acute kidney failure, necessitating provider notification to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has HIV. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to review with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for HIV management, making the medication schedule the priority to prevent complications and transmission.