ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the client asks what the purpose of the procedure is, what is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EEG identifies seizure activity location in the brain, not stroke causes, nerve function, or heart activity.
Question 2 of 5
A client in the emergency department is being prepared to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). The nurse knows that which of the following is true regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: tPA dissolves clots in ischemic stroke within 3-4.5 hours, not for hemorrhagic stroke or head trauma, and not within 5-6 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1g via intermittent IV bolus over 60 min. Available is 1 g ceftriaxone sodium in 250 mL dextrose 5% in water. The nurse should set the pump can deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 250 mL ÷ 60 min × 60 min/hr = 250 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for an echocardiogram. The client asks what the test can show Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiograms assess heart pumping and structure, not catheters, blood proteins, or electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving a blood transfusion, The nurse observes that the client is experiencing flank and lower back pain. Which of the following orders does the nurse anticipate receiving?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank and lower back pain during a transfusion suggest a hemolytic reaction; high-volume IV fluids help prevent kidney damage by flushing hemoglobin.