ATI RN
Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A client has a disposable three-chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates air leaks, which can lead to pneumothorax. 2. Occasional bubbling in the water-seal chamber is normal as air exits the pleural space. 3. Constant bubbling in the suction-control chamber indicates high suction pressure, not a complication. 4. Fluctuations in the fluid level in the water-seal chamber are expected during normal respiration.
Question 2 of 9
A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requires care planning. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, placing the client in a prone position. This intervention optimizes oxygenation by improving ventilation-perfusion matching in ARDS. When the client is in a prone position, there is better distribution of ventilation to the dorsal lung regions, reducing the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury. Choice A is incorrect because low-flow oxygen may not be sufficient to meet the oxygen demands of a client with ARDS. Choice B is incorrect because excessive oral intake can lead to fluid overload in ARDS. Choice C is incorrect because high-protein and high-carbohydrate foods may be difficult for the client to tolerate and can contribute to increased carbon dioxide production.
Question 3 of 9
Nursing diagnoses mostly differ from medical diagnoses, in that they are
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
Why does a nurse avoid administering glycerin to a dying client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
Describe assessment data for the suicidal client.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 6 of 9
A client has a disposable three-chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates air leaks, which can lead to pneumothorax. 2. Occasional bubbling in the water-seal chamber is normal as air exits the pleural space. 3. Constant bubbling in the suction-control chamber indicates high suction pressure, not a complication. 4. Fluctuations in the fluid level in the water-seal chamber are expected during normal respiration.
Question 7 of 9
When teaching a 69-year-old patient about self-care, what will promote health (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
For each of the following body systems, identify three physical manifestations that the nurse would expect to see in a patient approaching death.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
During an asthma attack, a healthcare provider is assessing a client for hypoxemia. Which of the following manifestations should the provider expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Agitation. During an asthma attack, hypoxemia can lead to increased respiratory effort and decreased oxygen delivery to tissues, causing agitation. Nausea (A) is not a typical manifestation of hypoxemia in asthma. Dysphagia (B) refers to difficulty swallowing and is not directly related to hypoxemia. Hypotension (D) is unlikely in asthma as it is more commonly associated with shock or severe systemic conditions.