ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who has dysphagia following an ischemic stroke. The client is ordered a pureed diet starting today. Which intervention would be appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet environment minimizes distractions, helping the client focus on swallowing to reduce aspiration risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would assess the client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which manifestation of the disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae result from microvascular bleeding in DIC due to clotting factor consumption.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the later stages of left-sided heart failure. Which chief complaint would the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes reduced cardiac output, leading to activity intolerance and fatigue, but comfort at rest.
Question 4 of 5
Which behavior observed by the nurse causes a suspicion that a depressed client may be suicidal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving away possessions is a classic sign of suicidal ideation, indicating preparation for death.
Question 5 of 5
A client is prescribed a continuous infusion of IV Insulin at 7 units per hour. Pharmacy delivers a concentration of 100 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of NSS. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump? (round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 7 mL/hour
Rationale: (7 units/hour × 100 mL) ÷ (100 units) = 7 mL/hour, the rate to deliver the prescribed insulin dose.