ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client after surgery for laryngeal cancer about a full liquid diet. What selection made by a client indicates to a nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cream of potato soup is smooth, nutrient-rich, and suitable for a full liquid diet, indicating effective teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client after surgery for laryngeal cancer about a full liquid diet. What selection made by a client indicates to a nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cream of potato soup is smooth, nutrient-rich, and suitable for a full liquid diet, indicating effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is part of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) committee tasked with developing a program to decrease medication administration errors following a sentinel event. Which strategy should the committee consider implementing first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing error circumstances identifies root causes, the first step in developing effective interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). How does PEEP benefit the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PEEP maintains airway pressure to prevent alveolar collapse, improving oxygenation in ARDS.
Question 5 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.