ATI RN
Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with asthma has developed viral pharyngitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, negative throat culture. In viral pharyngitis, the infection is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Therefore, a throat culture would be negative as it tests for bacterial infection. Option A is incorrect as petechiae are more commonly seen in conditions like meningococcal sepsis. Option B is incorrect as a WBC count of 16,000/mm3 is more indicative of a bacterial infection. Option D is incorrect as severe hyperemia of the pharyngeal mucosa is more typical of bacterial pharyngitis, not viral.
Question 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Widened QRS complexes. Respiratory acidosis results from inadequate removal of carbon dioxide, leading to increased carbonic acid in the blood and a decrease in blood pH. This acidosis can cause electrolyte imbalances, including hyperkalemia, which can manifest as widened QRS complexes on an ECG due to the effect of high potassium levels on cardiac conduction. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (B) are associated with conditions such as hyperthyroidism or hypocalcemia. Bounding peripheral pulses (C) are seen in conditions like aortic regurgitation or hyperthyroidism. Warm, flushed skin (D) is more indicative of conditions like hyperthermia or sepsis.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing care plan for the client with dehydration includes interventions for oral health. Which interventions are within the scope of practice for the LPN/LVN being supervised by the nurse? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The experienced LPN/LVN reports that a client's blood pressure and heart rate have decreased and that when the face is assessed, one side twitches. What action should you take at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.