ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer Ringer lactate 500 mL intravenous (IV) bolus to infuse over 3 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 2 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 56
Rationale: The infusion rate is calculated as (500 mL ÷ 180 min) × 20 gtt/mL = 55.6 gtt/min, rounded to 56 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling and difficulty swallowing indicate potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a Papanicolaou (Pap) test for a 35-year-old female client during a routine gynecological examination. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate before conducting the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining the procedure reduces anxiety and ensures informed consent before the Pap test.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's office is providing education to a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Which of the following responses by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCOS increases the risk of insulin resistance, making frequent blood glucose monitoring important.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on bioterrorism. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the primary rationale for designating an area for decontamination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A decontamination area prevents secondary contamination of the facility and personnel by removing contaminants.