ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing gloves when handling cat litter prevents toxoplasmosis, a risk in AIDS.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest TB, necessitating a private room for airborne isolation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU. The client's ECG monitor tracing reveals sinus bradycardia and ST-segment elevation. The client reports shortness of breath and feeling dizzy and faint. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine treats symptomatic bradycardia, which may be causing the client's symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving targeted radiation therapy to the neck. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radiation to the neck commonly causes mouth ulcers due to mucosal irritation in the radiation field.