ATI RN
Free Medical Surgical Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who is interested in smoking cessation receives teaching from a nurse. Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select ONE that does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Identify reasons for quitting smoking. This should not be included in the teaching because the client should already have identified their reasons for quitting before receiving the teaching. The client should have a clear understanding of why they want to quit smoking before seeking help. Choices A and B are correct as they provide practical tips to distract from smoking and avoid unhealthy behaviors. Choice D is also correct as making a list of reasons can help reinforce motivation.
Question 2 of 5
The client's potassium level is 6.7 mEq/L. Which intervention should you delegate to the student nurse under your supervision?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You are reviewing a client’s morning laboratory results. Which of these results is of most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant reports to you that a client seems very anxious and that vital signs included a respiratory rate of 38 per minute. Which acid-base imbalance should you suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Mr. Jones wants to lose 2 lb/wk. How many calories must he reduce daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.