ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 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: Hypoglycemia causes sympathetic activation, leading to cold, clammy skin from sweating. Increased urine output, acetone breath, and Kussmaul respirations are associated with hyperglycemia or ketoacidosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine-induced respiratory depression is reversed by naloxone, an opioid antagonist. Diphenhydramine treats allergies, flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, and calcium gluconate corrects hypocalcemia, none of which address opioid overdose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin relieves acute angina by dilating coronary arteries, improving blood flow, and is the first action to alleviate chest pain. Aspirin, IV access, and blood pressure follow for further management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trapeze bar aids mobility and repositioning, reducing complications in traction. Pressure points need more frequent checks, elbow repositioning risks misalignment, and removing weights disrupts traction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left-sided weakness how to use a quad cane. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the quad cane in the stronger (left) hand provides support for the weaker right side, ensuring stability. Moving 2 feet is excessive, stepping right first or advancing the weak leg incorrectly disrupts balance.