ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had repeated instances of cystitis. When considering possible ascending progression of the infection, the client should be taught to monitor for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank pain and fever indicate pyelonephritis, signaling ascending infection from the bladder to the kidneys, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had repeated instances of cystitis. When considering possible ascending progression of the infection, the client should be taught to monitor for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank pain and fever indicate pyelonephritis, signaling ascending infection from the bladder to the kidneys, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a trauma patient with a suspected brain injury and Battle's Sign. The nurse notices a yellow stain around fluid dripping from the patient's ear. The nurse's priority intervention will be as follows:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing fluid to drain onto gauze prevents build-up of intracranial pressure and confirms CSF leakage, which requires immediate provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a past medical history of coronary artery disease and emphysema. The nurse knows which agent is safest to give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ipratropium safely alleviates airway constriction in emphysema without cardiovascular effects, suitable for coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 225 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 0.1 tablets
Rationale: Convert 225 mcg to 0.225 mg, then divide by 0.50 mg/tablet to get 0.1 tablets.