ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Smoking cessation. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by smoking, so quitting smoking is the most effective way to prevent it. Smoking damages the airways and leads to inflammation, mucus production, and airflow obstruction characteristic of chronic bronchitis. Regular moderate exercise (
B) and maintenance of ideal weight (
C) are important for overall health but not specific to preventing chronic bronchitis. Annual influenza immunization (
D) helps prevent flu-related complications but not chronic bronchitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results and sees that their hemoglobin A1C is 9%. Which of the following statements from the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice C is correct because Hemoglobin A1C reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. A level of 9% indicates high average blood sugar.
Choice A is incorrect because A1C does not specifically indicate post-meal blood sugar.
Choice B is incorrect as A1C doesn't measure low blood sugar levels.
Choice D is incorrect as A1C reflects overall blood sugar control, not stability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because administering insulin injections in the abdominal area helps with faster absorption and consistent insulin action. This practice is recommended for clients with type 1 diabetes to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Choice B is incorrect as blood sugar readings should ideally be taken before meals.
Choice C is incorrect because insulin does not allow unrestricted consumption of high-sugar foods like ice cream.
Choice D is incorrect because a weight reduction program, if managed properly, should not lead to hypoglycemia in a client with type 1 diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The correct answer is 4 mL.
To calculate this, we use the formula: Desired dose/Available dose = Volume to administer. In this case, 40 mg/10 mg/mL = 4 mL. Each mL contains 10 mg of furosemide, so to administer 40 mg, the nurse should give 4 mL. Other choices are incorrect because they do not follow the correct calculation. For example, choosing 10 mL (choice G) would result in administering 100 mg, not the desired 40 mg.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Propranolol. Propranolol is a beta-blocker, which can potentially worsen asthma symptoms by causing bronchoconstriction. It is contraindicated in asthma exacerbations. Theophylline (
A) is a bronchodilator used in asthma treatment. Montelukast (
B) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that helps reduce inflammation in asthma. Prednisone (
C) is a corticosteroid used to decrease airway inflammation in asthma exacerbations. Propranolol (
D) is not recommended due to its potential to exacerbate asthma symptoms.