ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the use of isotonic solutions. The nurse recognizes which statements made by a student about isotonic solutions are correct. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Isotonic solutions match body fluid osmolality and replace fluid loss without shifting fluid compartments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling their glucose levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.3% indicates good glucose control, typically below the 7% target for most diabetic patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing orthostatic blood pressure evaluates hemodynamic stability, the priority in gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation due to the abrupt release of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client about foot care is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications by identifying issues early in diabetes.