ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing orders for a patient in anaphylactic shock. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock to reverse airway constriction and hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who sustained major full-thickness burns to their lower legs 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is expected 12 hours post-burn due to capillary leakage in the inflammatory response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a young adult client for bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the focused assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity is a classic sign of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hours postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long bone fractures (e.g., hip) increase the risk of fat embolism syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients on a hospital unit. Which of the following clients is most at risk for hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excess insulin in type 1 diabetes significantly increases hypoglycemia risk.