ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has epispadias. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Urethral opening on the dorsal side, widened pubic symphysis, and bladder exstrophy are characteristic of epispadias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use as needed before exercise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Calculating the safe dosage, offering juice, identifying the toddler, and providing a toy are all appropriate actions to ensure safety, comfort, and compliance during medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a newly-admitted infant. Which of the following findings is an early indication of hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, is an early sign of hypoxemia as the body attempts to increase oxygen levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood creatinine level of 1.3 mg/dL is elevated, indicating impaired kidney function, which is a concern in acute glomerulonephritis.