ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an intensive care unit is planning care for a client who has increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following IV medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce intracranial pressure by drawing fluid out of the brain tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease. During weekly home visits, the nurse notices that the client's caregiver is tired, irritable, and impatient with the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the caregiver?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respite care provides relief for caregivers, reducing burnout.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports vaginal dryness and itching. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing estrogen levels in older adults cause vaginal dryness and itching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is asking a preoperative client about food allergies. Which of the following food allergies indicates a potential reaction to propofol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Egg allergies are linked to potential propofol reactions due to its egg-based emulsion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure leads to pulmonary congestion, which can cause daytime oliguria due to decreased renal perfusion.