ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has early symptoms of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism to increase oxygen delivery in response to hypoxia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse instructs a 60-year-old client diagnosed with asthma about using a peak expiratory flow meter. Which immediate action should the nurse recommend to the client that obtains a reading of 82% on their peak flow meter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct immediate action is to administer a rescue dose of albuterol. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist that helps open the airways quickly during an asthma exacerbation. A PEFR of 82% falls in the yellow zone, suggesting some obstruction but not an emergency situation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with uterine cancer who is being treated with brachytherapy. The UAP reports that the client ambulated to the restroom and is now reporting, 'something feels like it's coming out.' What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority action when a patient is receiving brachytherapy for uterine cancer is to assess for potential dislodgement of the radioactive implant. If the radiation source has been displaced, it must be handled carefully to prevent radiation exposure to the nurse, other patients, and staff. The nurse should use forceps to carefully retrieve the dislodged pellets and place them in a lead container to prevent contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following side effects of benztropine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benztropine's anticholinergic effects can cause urinary retention by inhibiting bladder muscle contraction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient who is newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to include in education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ALS is progressive, leading to paralysis while typically preserving cognitive function, making this the most accurate educational statement.