ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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: C
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to the body's stress response and sweating.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure (90/50 mm Hg) indicates persistent shock, warranting an increased dopamine dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle twitching suggests hypocalcemia, a life-threatening complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has AIDS and wishes to continue self-care at home despite living alone. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating a referral to a home health agency supports the client's ability to maintain self-care at home by ensuring access to necessary resources and assistance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hr postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Internal fixation of a hip fracture increases the risk of fat embolism syndrome due to bone marrow disruption.