ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery.
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: D
Rationale: Low blood pressure (90/50 mm Hg) indicates persistent shock, necessitating an increased dopamine dose to improve perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is caused by hyperuricemia, so elevated uric acid levels are expected in acute gout.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, a critical complication requiring immediate reporting.
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: Hip fracture fixation carries a high risk for fat embolism due to bone marrow disruption during surgery.