ATI RN
ATI Nur285 Med Surg Fall Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Number of tablets = Desired dose (mg) / Tablet strength (mg/tablet) = 25 mg / 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the clinic complaining of dysphagia and states that 'he feels like food is stuck in his throat.' The physician suspects esophageal cancer. Which of the following is a risk factor for esophageal cancer?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Family history and smoking tobacco are significant risk factors for esophageal cancer, increasing genetic and environmental risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brushing the client's teeth with a suction toothbrush every 12 hours is a key intervention to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Oral hygiene helps to decrease the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, which could potentially be aspirated into the lungs and cause infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 6 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A humidifier prevents dryness and irritation of mucous membranes at high oxygen flow rates like 6 L/min.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is a hallmark of refeeding syndrome, as phosphorus is rapidly used in cellular processes during refeeding, leading to low levels.