ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has a past medical history of coronary artery disease and emphysema. The nurse knows which agent is safest to give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ipratropium safely alleviates airway constriction in emphysema without cardiovascular effects, suitable for coronary artery disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 1600 mL of total parental nutrition (TPN) over 24 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: 66.7 mL/hr
Rationale:
Total volume (1600 mL) divided by 24 hours equals 66.7 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
The client who is diagnosed with a seizure disorder is prescribed a ketogenic diet. The nurse knows that the client understands the teaching when they state:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A ketogenic diet is high in fats, low in carbohydrates, and moderate in protein, promoting ketosis to reduce seizure frequency.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a spinal cord injury at the level of C-7. The patient is having a severe headache, hypertension, bradycardia, diaphoresis, and flushing of the face with pale, cold skin below the level of the injury. What are the priority nursing interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These interventions address autonomic dysreflexia by reducing blood pressure and removing triggers like catheter obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A 64-year-old client is prescribed bifocals to correct myopia and presbyopia. To evaluate the effectiveness of the lenses, the nurse will assess the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bifocals correct near and distant vision; effectiveness is assessed by improvements in both.