ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse suspects that a client who has diabetes mellitus is experiencing hypoglycemia. Which of the following assessment findings supports this suspicion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting salt helps prevent fluid retention, a side effect furosemide manages in heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBCs to a female client who has a hemoglobin of 7.2 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying type and crossmatch ensures safe transfusion, preventing hemolytic reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A raised toilet seat prevents hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing dislocation risk post-hip arthroplasty.
Extract:
Medical History
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension, controlled by diuretic and ace-inhibitor therapy Osteoarthritis
Medication Administration Record
• Home medications:
• Metformin 1,000 mg PO BID
• Lisinopril 20 mg PO daily
• Celecoxib 100 mg PO BID
Diagnostic Results
Preoperative laboratory results: Basic Metabolic Profile (BMP):
• Glucose 190 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
• BUN 16 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
• Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL (0.5 to 1 mg/dL)
• Hemoglobin A1C 9.5% (Poor diabetic control: greater than 99%)
Current laboratory results:
Basic Metabolic Profile (BMP):
• Glucose 280 mg/dl (74 to 106 mg/dl)
• BUN 15 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
• Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL (0.5 to 1 mg/dl)
Vital Signs
Preoperative:
• Temperature 36.4° C (97.6° F)
• Heart rate 82/min
• Respiratory rate 20/min
• Blood pressure 126/74 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Current:
• Temperature 37 2 C (99° F)
• Heart rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
• Blood pressure 136/85 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 98% on 2 L/min nasal cannula
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client in a higher pick for..... as evidenced by the client's......
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Elevated blood glucose (280 mg/dL) increases infection risk post-surgery, as hyperglycemia impairs wound healing and immune response.