ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 58-year-old male with a new diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is being educated on lifestyle modifications to manage his condition. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate to recommend? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: Increasing fiber, monitoring glucose, exercising, reducing alcohol, and limiting complex carbohydrates are effective for managing Type 2 diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is experiencing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Which of the following medications should the nurse recognize is associated with the development of PML?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Natalizumab is an immunosuppressant used for multiple sclerosis and has been linked to the development of PML.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. After assessing the patient, the nurse notes increased drowsiness and a decreased respiratory rate. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing the oxygen flow rate and notifying the provider addresses potential respiratory depression in COPD patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following happens physiologically when bronchospasm occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchospasm involves inflammation, edema, and excess mucus, causing airway narrowing in asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing oxygen therapy with a group of new graduates. Which of the following statements indicate a correct understanding of oxygen therapy? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Venturi masks provide precise oxygen delivery, humidification is needed above 4 L/min, and oxygen toxicity is a risk with prolonged high concentrations.