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 is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oral airway can maintain airway patency during a seizure if inserted safely post-seizure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hourly urine output monitoring detects early signs of graft dysfunction, critical post-transplant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying flat reduces cerebrospinal fluid leakage, preventing post-lumbar puncture headache.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a referral for dietary consult. The client tells the nurse, 'I will have to eat whatever the dietitian tells me.' Which of the following statements by the nurse encourages the client's involvement in their plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with a food preference list empowers the client to participate actively in their dietary plan.