ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin, which of following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically lifelong for seizure control; stopping it risks recurrence, indicating a need for further teaching, unlike the other correct statements.
Question 2 of 5
Which action should the nurse take first when discovering a fire in the client's bathroom trash can?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the client to safety is the priority to prevent injury, before pulling alarms, extinguishing, or closing doors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had IV fluids initiated at 0330. The IV fluids are infusing at 120 mL/hr. The nurse should record how many mL of IV fluids on the intake record at 0600?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 120 mL/hr × 2.5 hr (0330 to 0600) = 300 mL.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness or antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What laboratory study results indicates the medications are effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased CD4-T-cell count indicates ART effectiveness by showing immune system recovery, unlike increased viral load or decreased blood counts.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted for seizures. All of the following precautions should be taken to promote a safe environment except which?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright lights can trigger seizures; other measures like call lights, padded rails, and calm environments enhance safety.