ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metastatic bone cancer. The client states, 'I want to go home to die.' The family is concerned about meeting the client's care needs at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing initiating hospice care is appropriate to address the client's desire to go home for end-of-life care and to provide support and resources for the family.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Attaching a humidifier bottle to the base of the flow meter helps to humidify the oxygen, preventing dryness and irritation of the nasal passages, which is appropriate for oxygen flow rates above 4 L/min.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult client is scheduled to have an elective surgical procedure and informs the nurse that she wants to be designated as a 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) case. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The provider should directly discuss the client's wishes regarding a DNR order to ensure understanding and documentation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. When mixing the two types of insulin, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH insulin vial ensures that the proper amount of insulin can be withdrawn without creating a vacuum.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube is at the highest risk for aspiration due to the risk of feeding contents entering the airway.