ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider will order to assist with diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lumbar puncture can detect oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid, aiding in multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of asthma is admitted to the emergency department with severe wheezing, shortness of breath, and retractions. After initial administration of albuterol via nebulizer, the patient's symptoms persist. What is the next best course of action for managing this patient's asthma exacerbation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intravenous corticosteroids are the next appropriate step to reduce inflammation in the airways and improve symptoms of asthma exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
A 25-year-old female patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. Sputum culture reveals Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Which of the following bacterial organisms is most likely responsible for this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive coccus forming clusters, is a common cause of pneumonia with these symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A 30-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of dysuria, urgency, and frequency. A urinalysis is performed. Which of the following findings would most likely confirm a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitrites are commonly found in the urine of patients with UTIs due to bacterial conversion of urinary nitrates to nitrites, a hallmark finding of a UTI.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing oxygen therapy with a group of new graduates. Which of the following statements indicate a correct understanding of oxygen therapy? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Venturi masks provide precise oxygen delivery, humidification is needed above 4 L/min, and oxygen toxicity is a risk with prolonged high concentrations.