ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A strawberry allergy is associated with a higher risk of latex-fruit syndrome, increasing the likelihood of a latex allergy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer prior to chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin receptor antagonist commonly used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) is responsible for balance and hearing; impaired function leads to disequilibrium with movement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to meet with the interprofessional team about the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse plan to make during the meeting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that requires dietary management to control symptoms and promote healing, making a referral to a dietitian appropriate.
Extract:
Laboratory Results
0915:
Blood glucose 468 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
pH 7.30 (7.35 to 7.45)
Potassium 5.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Sodium 138 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
Chloride 101 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L)
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.7 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
Urine dipstick positive for ketones (negative)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Which of the following 3 provider prescriptions does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B,C,F,
Rationale: These prescriptions address DKA with fluid resuscitation, insulin, monitoring, and potassium management.