ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial pneumonia, targeting the underlying infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has epilepsy. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: These instructions promote safety by reducing risks of injury during seizures, such as falls, drowning, or accidents. Placing the client on the floor during a seizure and on their back post-seizure minimizes injury and supports recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should identify that the release of inflammatory mediators leads to which of the following pathologic findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to increased respiratory rate in response to pulmonary embolism, causing excessive CO2 exhalation. Inflammatory mediators increase pulmonary vascular resistance, and hypercapnia and hypoventilation are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of DVT is prescribed enoxaparin. Which lab value is less critical to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin primarily affects anti-factor Xa levels, not INR, which is monitored for warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a new tracheostomy requires suctioning. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile technique prevents infection in the tracheostomy site.