ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has just returned from the PACU following cleft lip and palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the infant upright facilitates breathing and reduces swelling post-cleft repair.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has nephrotic syndromWhich of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low blood protein level of 5.0 g/dL is indicative of nephrotic syndrome and requires reporting due to potential complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy is the first-line treatment for dehydration due to diarrhea, effectively restoring fluid and electrolyte balance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has asthma. Which of the following are indications of deterioration in the child's respiratory status? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Wheezing, nasal flaring, and sternal muscle retraction indicate airway obstruction and respiratory distress in asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung's diseasWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgery is the definitive treatment for Hirschsprung's disease, addressing the absence of nerve cells in the colon.