ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale:
Choice A: Warm compresses reduce inflammation.
Choice B: Antibiotics treat bacterial infection.
Choice C: Smoking irritates sinuses.
Choice D: Swimming can worsen symptoms.
Choice E is incorrect as periorbital edema indicates complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client experiencing shallow respirations and refusing to cough or get out of bed to the chair. The nurse should educate the client about the increased risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shallow breathing and immobility increase the risk of atelectasis by causing alveolar collapse, a common postoperative complication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). How does PEEP benefit the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PEEP maintains airway pressure to prevent alveolar collapse, improving oxygenation in ARDS.
Question 4 of 5
A clinic nurse is preparing a lesson for nursing students on the care of patients with viral pharyngitis. What information should be included in the lesson? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Drooling or inability to open the mouth suggests complications like abscess.
Choice B: Prevents viral spread.
Choice E: Fluids soothe the throat and prevent dehydration.
Choices C and D are irrelevant for viral pharyngitis.
Question 5 of 5
During a meeting to address staffing issues and tardiness on a unit, the nurse manager invites the staff to each take a turn speaking and requests that everyone listen respectfully and refrain from making personal or professional comments about one another. Which step in the negotiation process is the nurse manager using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting ground rules establishes guidelines for respectful and productive discussion during the meeting.