ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring NPO status prevents aspiration during bronchoscopy, a critical safety measure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 3,800 units subcutaneous daily. Available is heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: 3,800 units ÷ 5,000 units/mL = 0.76 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A 24-year-old female client comes to the ambulatory care center in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute cystitis. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report during the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dysuria, or painful urination, is a hallmark symptom of acute cystitis due to bladder and urethral inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) who is reporting severe chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation, and oxygen improves myocardial oxygenation. Supine positioning, intramuscular morphine, and subcutaneous nitroglycerin are not appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic blood loss from inflamed intestinal lining in ulcerative colitis is a major cause of anemia.