ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about the usual pill validates the client's concern and ensures medication accuracy. Other responses dismiss the concern or assume correctness without verification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a surgical procedure. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen at 2 L/min immediately improves low saturation. X-rays, bed elevation, and analgesics are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to the administration of morphine. The nurse should recognize which assessment is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory rate is critical before morphine due to risk of respiratory depression. Urine output, bowel sounds, and pupil reaction are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 3 pressure ulcer. The nurse should recognize which laboratory result identifies this client as being at risk for delayed wound healing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low serum albumin (3.2 g/dL) indicates malnutrition, delaying wound healing. Normal WBC, hemoglobin, and INR don't directly affect healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with swelling to the distal phalanges, first big toe, and 10/10 pain. Which medication below would be administered for this client's acute gout?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colchicine reduces inflammation in acute gout, relieving pain and swelling. INH treats TB, physostigmine manages toxicity, and sertraline is an antidepressant.