ATI RN
Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the healthcare professional anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Heparin. Heparin is a common anticoagulant used to prevent further clotting in patients with pulmonary embolism. It works by inhibiting blood clot formation. Furosemide (A) is a diuretic used for conditions like heart failure and edema, not for pulmonary embolism. Dexamethasone (B) is a corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune suppression, not for pulmonary embolism. Atropine (D) is used to treat bradycardia and not indicated for pulmonary embolism. Administering heparin is crucial to prevent worsening of the pulmonary embolism and potential life-threatening complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding on assessment supports the nursing diagnosis Decreased Cardiac Output related to decreased plasma volume?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse assigned the care of a client with acute renal failure and hypernatremia to you, a newly graduated RN. Which actions can you delegate to the nursing assistant? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client with respiratory failure is receiving mechanical ventilation and continues to produce ABG results indicating respiratory acidosis. Which action should you expect to correct this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.