ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the legal duty to report suspected child abuse is clear and upholds the nurse's role as a mandated reporter.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary in a 6-year-old with fused skull bones, unlike in infants with meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been taking oral prednisone for a few weeks after having a severe reaction to poison sumac. What would be an educational point the nurse would want to tell the patient regarding the sudden cessation of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden cessation of prednisone can cause adrenal insufficiency due to suppressed cortisol production, requiring a gradual taper.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. To reduce fluid volume excess, which of the following should the nurse anticipate using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume excess in left-sided heart failure by increasing urine output, alleviating pulmonary edema.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to make any decisions for themselves and needs constant reassurance. The nurse should identify that these are manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependent personality disorder involves excessive need for reassurance and difficulty making decisions, matching the client's behavior.