ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient immediately following endotracheal intubation. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to assess the patient for complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lungs confirms correct tube placement and detects complications like pneumothorax, a priority post-intubation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has observed an increase in the occurrence of pressure injuries among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). After documenting these findings, the nurse collaborated with the manager to create and implement a new policy that emphasizes the consistent use of a pressure injury risk assessment scale. Which term best characterizes the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Implementing a policy to reduce pressure injuries through systematic assessment is a quality improvement initiative.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefaclor 500 mg PO every 12 hours. If the available cefaclor oral suspension is 250 mg/5 mL, how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 5 mL
Rationale:
Step 1: Determine cefaclor concentration: 250 mg ÷ 5 mL = 50 mg/mL.
Step 2: Calculate volume for 500 mg dose: 500 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 10 mL. Thus, 10 mL is the correct dose.
Question 4 of 5
A new graduate nurse attends a seminar on Communication in Healthcare. Which of the following are considered barriers to appropriate communication with clients? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Cultural incompetence hinders understanding of client needs.
Choice D: Implicit bias affects fair communication.
Choice E: Lack of diversity limits cultural insight.
Choices B and C facilitate communication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-protein and high-carbohydrate foods support the increased metabolic demands of ARDS, aiding recovery. Other options are less appropriate as ARDS often requires high-flow oxygen, controlled fluid management, and selective prone positioning.