ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A Drain has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intubation ensures ventilation in ARDS-related hypoxemia. B, C, D are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Clubbing results from chronic hypoxia. C. Barrel chest occurs from lung overinflation. D. Dyspnea is common due to reduced lung elasticity. B. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is typical. E. Breathing is shallow, not deep.
Question 4 of 5
A client has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). While providing client teaching, what information should a nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adhering to the TB medication regimen prevents resistance and relapse. B. Isolation ends after 2 weeks of therapy and negative smears, not the entire treatment. C. TB is not self-limiting; it requires treatment. D. Physical therapy is not a primary focus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports experiencing alteration in sense of smell following surgery for a total laryngectomy. The nurse should address the client's concern through which of the following response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After laryngectomy, air bypasses the nose, impairing olfaction. B. This response accurately explains the cause of anosmia. A. The body cannot smell through the stoma. C. Smell loss is typically permanent without specific techniques. D. Appetite improvement does not restore smell.