ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset. This route allows the medication to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue, bypassing the digestive system.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department. The client is confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin and is used for the immediate treatment of DKA.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massaging the legs can dislodge a clot if one has formed, leading to a VTE.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is a common symptom of diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action when a client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure is to document the time the seizure began. This helps in determining the duration of the seizure, which is critical information for the healthcare team.