ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer albuterol syrup 1.6 mg PO tid. Available is albuterol 2 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 4 mL
Rationale: Desired dose: 1.6 mg. Concentration: 2 mg/5 mL = 0.4 mg/mL. Volume = 1.6 / 0.4 = 4 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Clubbing results from chronic hypoxia. C. Barrel chest occurs from lung overinflation. D. Dyspnea is common due to reduced lung elasticity. B. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is typical. E. Breathing is shallow, not deep.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is a status post-operative laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize which of the following discharge teaching is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emergency ID ensures safety by communicating inability to speak in crises. A, B, D are important but secondary to immediate safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following endotracheal intubation. The nurse should assess the client for complications by performing which of the following priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lungs confirms tube placement and ventilation. B, C, D are secondary to ensuring airway patency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking a class about patient safety. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements is true regarding patient safety and prevention of harm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most medication errors are preventable with proper systems. A. Infections aren't errors. C. Execution errors are unintentional. D. Errors may not cause harm.