ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who is post-operative following a laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize which of the following discharge teaching as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheostomy care is critical for airway maintenance and complication prevention, the highest priority for discharge.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following is the initial assessment finding in the client diagnosed with PE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea and anxiety are hallmark initial symptoms of PE due to impaired lung blood flow and patient distress.
Question 3 of 5
A patient reports that they avoid being around sick people, however, they have experienced repeated colds over the past several weeks. A nurse should respond to the patient's concern by providing which of the following teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The common cold virus can be spread before symptoms appear, explaining why avoiding sick people may not prevent infection, addressing the patient's concern directly.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intubation is the priority to ensure adequate oxygenation in ARDS, addressing the immediate life-threatening condition.
Question 5 of 5
Several staff nurses express concern over their confidence levels and performance to the nurse in charge of performance improvement after responding to a 'code.' The best way for the nurse in charge to evaluate and improve performance is to implement which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simulation-based mock codes provide realistic practice, improving confidence and performance in code situations.