ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes collapsed alveoli, leading to decreased lung volume and impaired gas exchange, resulting in dyspnea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity and should be reported.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids post-procedure helps eliminate barium and prevent constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with collecting data on a client who is on a continuous ECG monitor. The client's ECG tracing shows no identifiable P waves and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the absence of P waves and an irregular ventricular rate due to chaotic atrial electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breast self-examination (BSE) with a client who has a regular menstrual cycle. The nurse should instruct the client to perform BSE at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Performing BSE a few days after menstruation reduces hormonal influences on breast tissue.