ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. The nurse should prioritize which action associated with neuromuscular blockade?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Responding to ventilator alarms is critical to ensure patient safety and address potential issues promptly.
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 patient with lung cancer confides in the nurse, expressing fear about the disease and guilt for smoking in the past. Which response from the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates fear and encourages discussion of specific concerns, fostering supportive care.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a living will which states Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), but whose children have decided that their parent should be a full code. The client has coded twice. The other nurses do not seem to have any issues with the situation, but the nurse feels distressed. What best describes this source of conflict?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conflict arises from differing ethical views on respecting the client's DNR versus the family's wishes, creating an ethical dilemma.