ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) expresses to a nurse that they will never permit disclosure of their diagnosis to anyone. The nurse should provide the client with which of the following education? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Health care providers and intimate partners need to know the diagnosis for safe care and protection, and HIV/AIDS is reportable for public health surveillance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of advanced HIV who was admitted with a diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecci pneumonia. The nurse should prioritize which nursing care goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring pulse oximetry is critical to assess respiratory status and detect hypoxemia in Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse suspects impending respiratory failure in a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should recognize that which assessment finding supports the presence of hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 90% indicates hypoxemia, particularly significant in COPD patients with compromised respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure following myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse recognizes that which of the following prescriptions by the provider requires clarification?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bumetanide every 12 hours may be insufficient for acute heart failure, where more frequent dosing is often needed initially.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client on a mechanical ventilator receiving a neuromuscular blockade agent. The nurse should prioritize which action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the absence of spontaneous respirations is critical as it may indicate inadequate ventilation requiring immediate intervention.