ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a burn injury. After securing the client's airway, which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting an IV for fluid resuscitation is the first priority after airway management in burn injuries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so monitoring stool for occult blood is essential.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an arterial line inserted in the radial artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the pressure bag at 300 mm Hg ensures a slow flush to prevent clotting, keeping the arterial line patent. A. High-volume infusion risks fluid overload. B. Bearing down distorts readings. D. Transducer alignment at the phlebostatic axis, not radial artery, ensures accuracy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a client newly admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Considering medication interaction risks ensures safety by identifying conflicts between home and hospital drugs, allowing provider adjustments. A. Reconciliation at all care transitions prevents errors. B. Comparing only home medications misses inpatient drugs. C. Deleting prescriptions exceeds nursing scope.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis and notes a decrease in the dialysate flow rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: C. Measuring outflow quantifies flow reduction, guiding interventions. D. Monitoring the access site detects leaks or infection affecting flow. E. Repositioning relieves catheter kinks or blockages. A. Raising the bag stops drainage. B. High-Fowler's is less effective for flow issues.