ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V 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: C
Rationale: White rice has the lowest potassium content compared to peanut butter, baked potatoes (high in potassium), and yogurt.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (2 L/min) improves oxygenation in emphysema without suppressing respiratory drive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a 0.9% sodium chloride via IV infusion. The client has become dyspneic with a blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg, a fluid intake of 960 mL, and an output of 300 mL in the past 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea and fluid overload signs suggest slowing the infusion and notifying the provider to prevent worsening heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, a critical complication requiring immediate reporting.
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: B
Rationale: Positive-pressure airflow prevents contaminated air from entering, protecting immunocompromised clients.