ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) and the cardiac monitor shows multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVC's). Initial laboratory findings are as follows. The nurse recognizes that the client's PVC's are most likely caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.8 mEq/L) is a known cause of PVCs due to its effect on cardiac repolarization.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes serosanguinous drainage from the nasogastric tube in the immediate postoperative period of a client who had a gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is common post-gastrectomy, and monitoring is appropriate to identify any concerning changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses the client's rhythm on the monitor. The patient is unresponsive with no pulse. The nurse identifies the rhythm as. The nurse's priority action is
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a chaotic rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation to restore cardiac output.
Question 4 of 5
To prevent the reoccurrence of prostatitis, the nurse should provide the client with which discharge instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent voiding reduces urinary stasis, decreasing the risk of bacterial growth and prostatitis recurrence.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). The client is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Match the type of bone marrow transplant to the appropriate donor:
| Options | Allogeneic | Autologous | Syngeneic |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Twin Donor - Syngeneic | |||
| B. Sibling Donor - Allogeneic | |||
| C. Self-Donor - Autologous | |||
| D. Matched Donor - Allogeneic |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Identical twin for syngeneic. B, D: Sibling or matched donor for allogeneic. C: Self-donor for autologous.