ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side indicates tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition. Bubbling, scant drainage, and crepitus are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal insulin injections ensure consistent absorption. Post-meal glucose checks, unrestricted ice cream, and weight loss causing hypoglycemia are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber is normal, indicating proper function. The nurse should monitor respiratory status. Clamping, checking suction, or tubing is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer albuterol syrup 6 mg PO tid. Available is albuterol 2 mg/5mL. 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
Rationale: Dose: 6 mg. Concentration: 2 mg/5 mL. Volume: (6 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 2 mg = 15 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and a sodium level of 123 mEq/L. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake to 1,000 mL/day prevents further dilution of sodium in SIADH, managing hyponatremia. Low sodium diet worsens hyponatremia, desmopressin is for diabetes insipidus, and 0.45% sodium chloride is hypotonic, potentially exacerbating the condition.