ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an in-service to a group of newly licensed nurses about the use of personal protective equipment. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Goggles (
A) protect against splashes during wound irrigation. Gowns (
B) are not needed for linens unless soiled, sterile gloves (
C) are for procedures, and recapping needles (
D) is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves for cat litter (
D) prevents toxoplasmosis, critical in AIDS. Alcohol cleaning (
A) is insufficient, dry cleaning (
B) is unnecessary, and diet changes (
C) are not specific to infection prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine IV 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine reduces preload and anxiety (
D) in heart failure, improving comfort. Increased respiratory rate (
A) suggests distress, decreased urine output (
B) is unrelated, and emesis (
C) is not a therapeutic goal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HbA1c (
B) reflects average glucose over 2-3 months, ideal for long-term control. OGTT (
A), fasting (
C), and postprandial (
D) glucose measure short-term status.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiviral treatment for herpes (
A) typically lasts 7-10 days, but 3 weeks may reflect understanding of initial or suppressive therapy duration. Antibiotics (
B) are ineffective, lesions resolve in 2-4 weeks (
C), and natural condoms (
D) are less effective.