ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing providers' prescriptions for four clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse verify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vest restraints daily at bedtime require verification due to safety and legal implications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking an admission history from a client who reports Raynaud's disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as a potential trigger for exacerbations of Raynaud's?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that can trigger Raynaud's exacerbations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who reports that they cannot afford their prescribed medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A social worker can assist with financial resources for medication affordability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a decrease in cardiac output?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates decreased cardiac output due to pulmonary congestion in left-sided heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received a purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test 48 hr ago and notes erythema with induration of 12 mm at the injection site. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12 mm induration indicates a positive TB test, requiring provider follow-up.