ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old child is ordered to have eardrops daily. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal for eardrop administration. Upward/outward is for older patients, and cotton balls or sitting up are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client on their side prevents aspiration during oral care in immobile patients. Petroleum jelly is supplementary, finger use risks injury, and stiff brushes can harm gums.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting with an episode of status epilepticus. Which of the following rescue medications would be utilized in this scenario to assist in stopping the client's seizures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam is a first-line benzodiazepine for status epilepticus, rapidly stopping seizures via GABA enhancement. Ethosuximide treats absence seizures, benztropine and levodopa manage Parkinson's, not seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A footboard maintains dorsiflexion, preventing plantar flexion contractures. Trochanter rolls prevent hip rotation, heel pads protect skin, and abduction pillows align hips.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption. Ferrous sulfate duration varies, milk inhibits absorption, and stools are dark green/tarry, not red.