ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bed alarm alerts staff to wandering, enhancing safety without restraint.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a terminal illness asks the nurse, 'If I have a DNR prescription, does that mean I will no longer receive any treatment for my condition?' Which of the following statements should the nurse provide to explain a DNR prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A DNR only applies to resuscitation, not ongoing treatment, which continues as planned.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with an ocular irrigation for a client who had a chemical splash to the left eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing pH paper under the upper lid assesses the chemical's pH, guiding the irrigation process to neutralize the substance effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning the discharge of a client who had an ischemic stroke. The nurse should ensure that the client is discharged with which of the following types of pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antithrombotic therapy (e.g., aspirin) is standard post-ischemic stroke to prevent further clot formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows medication deposition in the lungs.