ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expiratory wheezes are high-pitched, musical sounds heard during expiration, characteristic of asthma exacerbation due to narrowed airways.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position prevents aspiration, a critical concern in dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity, necessitating immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for at least 10 seconds ensures effective medication absorption in the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregularly irregular pulse due to chaotic atrial activity.