ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client after a radical neck dissection. To which of the following should the nurse give priority in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is the priority as it addresses the immediate threat to the client's respiratory status, which can lead to airway obstruction and respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations of a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds indicates a pneumothorax, as air in the pleural space prevents lung expansion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube drainage can lead to loss of potassium, causing hypokalemia, which can result in cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity and should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing should be done in a front-to-back motion to prevent contamination, not back-and-forth.