ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 65-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital for a scheduled knee replacement surgery. During the postoperative period, the client developed a surgical site infection that required prolonged antibiotic therapy and wound care. This event is categorized as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surgical site infection is an adverse event, a complication from care. B. Never events are preventable errors like wrong-site surgery. C. Near misses don't cause harm. D. Sentinel events involve severe harm or death.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned to a quality improvement committee to decide on a quality improvement project for the unit. Which issues should the nurse discuss at the committee meeting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic barriers (e.g., staffing, technology) impact care quality and are appropriate for QI discussion. A. Individual errors require separate review. C. Union activities are unrelated. D. Pay concerns belong in HR discussions.
Question 3 of 5
A new graduate nurse is about to go on their first job interview. Which of the following is a good recommendation for the new graduate nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about the role and facility shows interest and fit. A. Balanced answers are better. B. Salary questions are premature. C. Placing a portfolio uninvited is assertive.
Question 4 of 5
A 65-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital for a scheduled knee replacement surgery. During the postoperative period, the client developed a surgical site infection that required prolonged antibiotic therapy and wound care. This event is categorized as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surgical site infection is an adverse event, a complication from care. B. Never events are preventable errors like wrong-site surgery. C. Near misses don't cause harm. D. Sentinel events involve severe harm or death.
Question 5 of 5
During a meeting to resolve staffing issues and tardiness on a unit, the nurse manager invites the staff to each take a turn speaking and asks that everyone listen respectfully and avoids making personal or professional remarks about one another. The nurse manager is utilizing which step in the negotiation process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting ground rules ensures respectful dialogue. B, C, D describe later negotiation steps.