ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is being treated for bacterial pharyngitis. Which of the following should a nurse recommend when promoting the client's nutrition during treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Popsicles soothe the throat, hydrate, and provide calories, ideal for bacterial pharyngitis. A. Ice cream lacks nutrition. B, C. Hot foods may irritate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should first __ followed by __
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing oxygen addresses hypoxia in pulmonary embolism; notifying the provider ensures urgent intervention. Other options delay critical care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 40 mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hr. Available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: Desired dose: 20 mEq (40/2). Concentration: 6.7 mEq/5 mL = 1.34 mEq/mL. Volume = 20 / 1.34 ≈ 15 mL.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse instructor is lecturing nursing students on safety, quality and patient centered care. The students should recognize that which of the following recommendations promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A. End-of-shift evaluation assesses care effectiveness. C. Planning/reporting aligns teams. D. Communication reduces errors. E. Critical thinking enhances decisions. B is less critical.