ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV 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 (
B) enhances safety for wandering dementia clients. Chemical restraints (
A) are avoided, double rooms (
C) may confuse, and overstimulation (
D) can worsen behavior.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, night sweats, and cough (
D) suggest possible TB, requiring airborne isolation in a private room. DKA (
A), pneumonia (
B), and fractures (
C) do not require private rooms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating a client who has been taking lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dry cough (
B) is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril due to bradykinin accumulation. Leukocytosis (
A), hypokalemia (
C), and bradycardia (
D) are not typical adverse effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftazidime 2 g via intermittent IV over 30 min to a client who has osteomyelitis. The amount available is ceftazidime 2 g/50 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 100
Rationale: 50 mL over 30 min equals 100 mL/hr (50 mL ÷ 0.5 hr = 100 mL/hr), ensuring correct antibiotic delivery for osteomyelitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is diaphoretic, has a heart rate of 92/min, and reports palpitations. The client states, 'I went for my morning run and feel exhausted.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, common in type 1 diabetes post-exercise. Asking about insulin adjustment (
B) identifies potential causes. Routine exercise (
A), avoiding carbs (
C), or normalizing symptoms (
D) ignores the issue.