ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client reports pain at the incision site and has a temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the incision site first helps determine if the fever and pain are due to infection.
Question 2 of 5
A client with asthma is exposed to a trigger and has an asthma attack within 30 minutes of the exposure. The client uses their albuterol inhaler as prescribed and experiences relief of symptoms. Six hours later, the client's asthma symptoms return. Which of the following is true about the late-phase response of asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The late-phase response involves additional inflammatory cells causing prolonged airway inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A client who will be undergoing chemotherapy and internal radiation for cancer treatment asks the nurse why they are scheduled for the placement of a central venous access device (CVAD). Which of the following is a benefit of placing a CVAD for someone who will be undergoing cancer treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A CVAD provides reliable access for long-term chemotherapy administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing tachypnea and dyspnea. The nurse should plan to implement which of the following interventions to reduce bronchiolar collapse and air-trapping?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing creates back pressure to prevent bronchiolar collapse and reduce air-trapping.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking diuretics in the evening can increase nighttime urination, disrupting sleep; they should be taken in the morning.