ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to instill 840 mL of enteral nutrition via a client's gastrostomy tube over a 24-hour period using an infusion pump. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 35
Rationale: Calculation: 840 mL รท 24 hours = 35 mL/hr
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taping connections maintains a closed system and prevents air leaks that could cause pneumothorax.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with suspected rheumatic endocarditis. Which of the following laboratory tests would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Throat culture can identify streptococcal infection preceding rheumatic fever/endocarditis.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the medical unit with acute pancreatitis. While planning care for this client, the nurse will include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These interventions address pain management, pancreatic rest, glucose control, and hydration in acute pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant used in the initial treatment of pulmonary embolism to prevent further clot formation.