ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-protein and high-carbohydrate foods support the increased metabolic demands of ARDS, aiding recovery. Other options are less appropriate as ARDS often requires high-flow oxygen, controlled fluid management, and selective prone positioning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following is the initial assessment finding in the client diagnosed with PE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea and anxiety are hallmark initial symptoms of PE due to impaired lung blood flow and patient distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient on a ventilator, to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. The nurse recognizes that which of the following interventions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale:
Choice A: Weaning protocols reduce ventilation duration, lowering pneumonia risk.
Choice B: Oral care reduces bacterial load in the mouth.
Choice D: Prone positioning aids secretion drainage, reducing infection risk.
Choices C and E are incorrect as suctioning should be need-based.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a quality control committee is evaluating the effectiveness of recently implemented measures aimed at reducing medication errors. Which methods should the nurse use to evaluate the success of the changes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing error rates before and after implementation directly measures the effectiveness of the changes.
Question 5 of 5
An employee asks the occupational health nurse about measures to prevent inhalation exposure of job-related substances. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Designated protective devices, like respirators, are the most effective for preventing inhalation of toxic substances.