ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is taking a class about patient safety. Which of the following statements is true regarding patient safety and prevention of harm?

A. Medication errors are adverse events.B. Errors of execution are usually intentional and occur because of time or resource constraints.C. As many as 90% of medication errors are preventable.D. Poorly coordinated care and nosocomial infections are examples of errors.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Up to 90% of medication errors are preventable with proper safety measures, a key focus in patient safety.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Based on the Nurses Notes and Diagnostic Results, which of the following is a manifestation in the client?

A. The client appears restless.B. The client's SaO2 is 92% on 40% humidified oxygen via tracheostomy collar.C. The client's lung fields have scattered rhonchi throughout.D. The client's tracheostomy was suctioned for thin clear secretions.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Restlessness may indicate respiratory distress or hypoxia, a critical manifestation requiring further assessment.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply.

A. Apply warm compresses.B. Complete prescribed antibiotics.C. Avoid smoking.D. Avoid swimming.E. Periorbital edema is a normal finding.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale:
Choice A: Warm compresses reduce inflammation.
Choice B: Antibiotics treat bacterial infection.
Choice C: Smoking irritates sinuses.
Choice D: Swimming can worsen symptoms.
Choice E is incorrect as periorbital edema indicates complications.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is learning about the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (now National Academy of Medicine (NAM)) characteristics of Healthcare Quality. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of the efficiency domain in Healthcare Quality initiatives?

A. Working to reduce wait times in the emergency department.B. Utilizing the CAUTI bundle to prevent urinary tract infections when placing indwelling urinary catheters.C. Using an interpreter for patients who do not speak the healthcare provider's language.D. Opening and utilizing supplies that are necessary for the task.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reducing wait times optimizes resource use, aligning with the efficiency domain of healthcare quality.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a postoperative client experiencing shallow respirations and refusing to cough or get out of bed to the chair. The nurse should educate the client about the increased risk of which complication?

A. Skin breakdown.B. Pneumonia.C. Thrombosis.D. Atelectasis.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Shallow breathing and immobility increase the risk of atelectasis by causing alveolar collapse, a common postoperative complication.

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