ATI RN
ATI SP 250 Exam 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is because albuterol is a short-acting beta2 agonist that relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and improves bronchodilation and airflow. Montelukast, budesonide, and cromolyn are long-term control medications that prevent inflammation and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, but they do not provide immediate relief.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is because pulmonary tuberculosis causes inflammation and damage to the lungs, which reduces oxygen exchange and leads to fatigue and weakness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is because SLE is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to various tissues and organs, including the skin. A facial rash, also known as a malar rash or butterfly rash, is one of the characteristic signs of SLE and affects about half of people with the condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CD4-T-cell count 180 cells/mm3 is the nurse's priority.
Rationale: This is because a low CD4-T-cell count indicates a high risk of opportunistic infections and impaired immune function. The nurse should implement infection prevention measures and monitor the client for signs of infection. The other values are not as critical as the CD4-T-cell count.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency room is caring a the client who sustained partial-thickness burns to both lower legs, chest, face, and both forearms. Which of the following is the priority action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is because inhalation injuries can compromise the airway and cause respiratory distress or failure, which can be life-threatening. The nurse should assess for signs such as soot, burns, hoarseness, or stridor.