ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has a new diagnosis of Graves' disease. The nurse should anticipate which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, elevating triiodothyronine (T3) levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for a fracture of the lower extremity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspecting pin sites daily for infection (redness, swelling, pus) allows early intervention, preventing complications like osteomyelitis. A. Removing weights disrupts traction, risking misalignment. B. Hydrogen peroxide damages tissue; saline is preferred. D. Checking ropes is secondary to infection monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has a new diagnosis of Graves' disease. The nurse should anticipate which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, elevating triiodothyronine (T3) levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause referred pain to the left shoulder due to diaphragmatic irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires protective isolation following a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to protect the client from infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An N95 respirator protects the immunocompromised client from airborne pathogens.