ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with an enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the test result & positive. What would the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive ELISA requires confirmation with a Western blot test to rule out false positives, ensuring accurate HIV diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's 400 mL IV bolus to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: (400 mL × 20 gtt/mL) ÷ (3 hr × 60 min/hr) = 44 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing the benefits of early ambulation after surgery with a preoperative client. Which of the following statements would be incorrect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes wound healing by improving circulation, not delaying it or increasing infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse cares for a client who is a pale and reports frequent fatigue, weakness and dizziness. Which serum laboratory test result is the nurse's priority for planning care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 9 g/dl indicates anemia, likely causing the symptoms, requiring priority intervention to address oxygenation, unlike the other normal results.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery in ine pre-operative setting. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the RN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining surgery details is the surgeon's responsibility, not the RN's, unlike witnessing consent, assessments, and checklists.