ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports experiencing an alteration in sense of smell following surgery for a total laryngectomy. The nurse should address the patient's concern through which of the following responses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A laryngectomy bypasses the nose, altering smell due to changed airflow, accurately addressing the patient's concern.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing incident reports submitted during the previous month. The nurse should identify which of the following as a problem that should be reported to the risk manager?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omitting witness names hinders thorough investigation of incidents, a critical issue for risk management. Other practices are standard or beneficial.
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 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale:
Choice A: Warm compresses reduce inflammation.
Choice B: Antibiotics treat bacterial infection.
Choice C: Smoking irritates sinuses.
Choice D: Swimming can worsen symptoms.
Choice E is incorrect as periorbital edema indicates complications.