ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing pin care for a patient with an external fixation device for a fractured tibia. Which assessment finding by the nurse should be reported to the unit care coordinator?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Purulent drainage indicates infection, a serious complication requiring prompt reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication that the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures definitively indicate the client is no longer contagious with TB.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should expect which of the following as an early manifestation of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP due to cerebral irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a spinal cord injury is at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. The nurse would carefully monitor the client for which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe headache is a primary sign of autonomic dysreflexia due to sudden hypertension from unopposed sympathetic response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term control.