ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about food choices to a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake. Which of the following choices should the nurse recommend as containing the least potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White rice has the lowest potassium content compared to yogurt, potato, and peanut butter.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates potential peritonitis or appendicitis, a critical finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 48/min indicates bradycardia, a common adverse effect of metoprolol (a beta-blocker).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calendar aids orientation in Alzheimer's, helping reduce confusion.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A GCS of 10 indicates moderate impairment, requiring close monitoring near the nurses' station.