ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during seizures; tongue blades are not recommended.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
History:
Prepared by Purity
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 2 of 5
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Potential Prescription | Anticipated | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol 15 mg IV bolus | |||
| Oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula | |||
| Draw electrolytes along with Hgb and Hct | |||
| Morphine 6 mg IV bolus every 3 hr as needed for pain | |||
| Nitroglycerin 0.5 mg SL now may repeat every 5 min up to 3 doses | |||
| Obtain daily weight | |||
| Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus every 5 min up to 2 mg if heart rate drops below 60 |
Correct Answer: A, D, E likely anticipated for chest pain management.
Rationale:
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0900:
Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite. Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin.
Peripheral IV established and labs drawn. 1400:
Client admitted to the medical-surgical unit at 1200 today. Alert and orientated x4, heart and lung sounds clear. Client urinating 100 mL/hour. Client is tolerating soft diet and oral fluids. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 2+, Blood glucose 310 mg/dl. (74 to 106 mg/dL)
1400:
Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F) Pulse rate 84/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 106/76 mm Hg
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Select the findings that indicate that the client's condition is improving.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E, G
Rationale: The choices indicate improvement; F shows persistent hyperglycemia.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for warfarin about foods that affect the INR. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following foods interacts with this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kale, rich in vitamin K, can decrease warfarin's anticoagulant effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria due to increased glomerular permeability.