ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with COPD has a new prescription for oxygen therapy. What is the priority teaching point?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is highly flammable; avoiding open flames prevents fire hazards.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute kidney injury has a potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. What should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium gluconate stabilizes cardiac membranes in hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge information to a client who has Parkinson's disease and their family members. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge information?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Encouraging regular walking improves mobility and balance, fresh fruits and vegetables support overall health, and teaching walker use enhances safety and independence. Fluid restriction and minimizing outside activities are inappropriate as they may cause dehydration and reduce quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following could the nurse expect to observe in an older adult client who has a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pneumothorax causes lung collapse, impairing gas exchange and leading to lower oxygen saturations (93% to 94%). Higher saturations, lower energy expenditure, and increased lung capacity are not expected due to compromised lung function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing factors that can lead to obstructive sleep apnea with a group of older adults. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Stroke, fatty deposits, and muscle dysfunction are direct contributing factors to obstructive sleep apnea. Stroke affects respiratory control, fatty deposits narrow the airway, and muscle dysfunction increases airway collapsibility.