ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital for medical treatment of pneumonia. What diagnostic test would the nurse examine to help the health care provider to determine the next step in planning care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sputum culture and sensitivity tests identify the causative organism and effective antibiotics, guiding pneumonia treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning a diet for a client who is iron deficient. Which of the following foods high in iron should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red meat is rich in heme iron, which is highly absorbable, making it ideal for iron deficiency. Yogurt, oranges, and cashews are less effective sources.
Question 3 of 5
What nursing assessment finding would be associated with a diagnosis of pneumonia in the older adult?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute confusion is a critical sign of pneumonia in older adults, often due to hypoxia, fever, or dehydration. Hypertension, hematemesis, and dry cough are not typical pneumonia symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is a disadvantage of using electronic records in patient care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependence on internet access can disrupt access to electronic records during outages or connectivity problems, making it a significant disadvantage. Improving quality of care, providing real-time information, and enhanced security are advantages of electronic records.
Question 5 of 5
In providing teaching for a patient recently diagnosed with an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, the nurse incorporates teaching about which medications? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E,G
Rationale: A, C, E, G are first-line anti-TB drugs. Vancomycin, pantoprazole, and propranolol are not used for TB.