ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels, leading to crystal formation in joints.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures for acid-fast bacteria confirm that the client is no longer infectious with tuberculosis.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough suggest possible tuberculosis, requiring a private room for airborne precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels, leading to crystal formation in joints.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.