ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurse's station. The charge nurse elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse's leadership style can be said to be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves encouraging group participation and decision-making through voting, which matches the charge nurse's actions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is known to increase blood glucose levels and cause glucose intolerance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation due to the abrupt release of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, 'I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.' The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion in the stool, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments should be the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The gag reflex is the priority post-EGD to ensure the client can swallow safely before resuming oral intake.