ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to 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: 125
Rationale:
Total volume (1000 mL) divided by infusion time (8 hours) equals 125 mL/hr.
Question 2 of 5
Following an earthquake, patients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and transported to the emergency department (ED). Which patient will the nurse need to assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red-tagged patients have critical conditions requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma, the nurse observes that the patient's left pedal and posterior tibial pulses are absent, and the entire leg is swollen. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Further assessment for the cause of decreased circulation is critical to prevent limb loss.
Question 4 of 5
After radiation treatment, a client reports dryness, redness, and scaling of his skin occurring within the designated radiation treatment markings. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrating lotions alleviate dryness and scaling caused by radiation therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse is assigning semiprivate rooms for new admissions. Which patient could safely be assigned as a roommate for a patient who has acute rejection of an organ transplant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Viral pneumonia is less likely to transmit infection to an immunocompromised transplant patient.