ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports heart palpitations. An ECG confirms the client is experiencing ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse should anticipate the need for taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elective cardioversion is used for stable VT to restore normal rhythm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and develops epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Correct actions include placing ice to cause vasoconstriction, moving to high-Fowler's to lower head/neck blood pressure, and applying pressure to compress the bleeding site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC 1,700/mm³ indicates leukopenia, increasing infection risk, and should be reported.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning a staff education session regarding biological weapons of mass destruction. Which of the following should he plan to include in the session?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Correct choices include smallpox, botulism, and anthrax, which are biological agents. Hydrogen cyanide and sarin are chemical weapons.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber indicates proper suction, so the nurse should continue monitoring.