ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes hyperthermia due to excessive thyroid hormone, leading to increased temperature as a key manifestation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory status is critical post-anesthesia to ensure airway patency and adequate oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek's sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client's head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tapping the facial nerve (cheek area) elicits a Chvostek's sign, indicating hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows medication to deposit in the lungs, maximizing effectiveness.