ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 40 mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hr. Available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. 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: 15 mL
Rationale: Desired dose: 20 mEq (40/2). Concentration: 6.7 mEq/5 mL = 1.34 mEq/mL. Volume = 20 / 1.34 ≈ 15 mL.
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Medical History
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Client is a nonsmoker and has a history of GERD.
Question 2 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Prepare to administer an antibiotic |
| Measure the client's peak airflow. |
| Plan to administer bronchodilator |
| Request a prescription for a diuretic |
| Teach the client pursed lip breathing |
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Condition: Asthma (wheezing, chest tightness, dry cough, low SpO2). Actions: B. Measuring peak airflow assesses asthma severity and treatment response. C. Bronchodilators relax airways, relieving symptoms. Parameters: C. Oxygen saturation monitors oxygenation. B. Pulmonary function tests evaluate airway obstruction. Other options (A, D, E) are irrelevant for asthma management.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports experiencing alteration in sense of smell following surgery for a total laryngectomy. The nurse should address the client's concern through which of the following response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After laryngectomy, air bypasses the nose, impairing olfaction. B. This response accurately explains the cause of anosmia. A. The body cannot smell through the stoma. C. Smell loss is typically permanent without specific techniques. D. Appetite improvement does not restore smell.
Question 4 of 5
A college health nurse interprets the peak expiratory flow rate for student who has asthma and finds that the student is in the yellow zone of his asthma action plan. The nurse should base her actions on which of the following information? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A. Yellow zone indicates poor asthma control. D. Quick-relief inhaler alleviates symptoms. E. Peak flow 50-80% defines yellow zone. B. Second reading is unnecessary. C. Hospitalization is for red zone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and takes over during client care discussions. The nurse wants to assertively address this behavior to ensure effective teamwork. Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assertive, expressing feelings respectfully. B, C, D are aggressive or accusatory.