ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 mg/dL suggests blood loss, requiring immediate reporting. Normal WBC, mild pain, and serosanguineous exudate are expected post-appendectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for a 2-g sodium diet. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lemon juice is a low-sodium flavoring suitable for a 2-g sodium diet. Canned vegetables, salt, and baking soda are high in sodium and should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a telemetry monitor. Which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ST segment elevation or depression indicates myocardial infarction due to ischemia. Other components reflect different cardiac functions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing a client for emergency surgery. The client's blood alcohol level is 180 mg/dL. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining informed consent is the priority, as a high blood alcohol level may impair the client's ability to understand and consent, possibly requiring a legal representative. Other actions are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who have cancer about radiation therapy. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sports that cause bruising reduces bleeding risk due to radiation-induced thrombocytopenia. Sun exposure should be minimized, diet should include fruits/vegetables, and socializing is safe unless neutropenic.