ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following gastric surgery. The nurse's assessment should be planned in light of the possibility of what potential complications?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Atelectasis, pneumonia, and metabolic imbalances are common post-gastric surgery complications due to reduced lung function and electrolyte disturbances.
Question 2 of 5
A child is to receive dexamethasone (Decadron) intravenously at the ordered dosage of 7.6 mg. The drug concentration in the vial is 4 mg/mL. The nurse should administer how many ml?
Correct Answer: 1.9
Rationale:
To calculate: 7.6 mg / 4 mg/mL = 1.9 mL, ensuring accurate administration of the prescribed dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish-colored stoma suggests compromised blood supply, a serious issue requiring immediate reporting to prevent necrosis.
Extract:
The client has had the following intake and output during the shift:
Intake:
4 oz of Pedialyte
1/2 of an 8-oz cup of clear orange Jell-O
2 graham crackers
200 mL of D 5-1/2 sodium chloride IV
Output:
345 mL of urine
50 mL of loose stool
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is completing the intake and output record for a preschool-age client admitted for fluid volume deficit. The nurse documents the client's intake as milliliters. How much liquid intake did the client have in Milliliters? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 437
Rationale:
Total liquid intake is calculated as 4 oz Pedialyte (118.28 mL) + 1/2 of 8 oz Jell-O (118.28 mL) + 200 mL IV fluid = 436.56 mL, rounded to 437 mL.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following surgical resection for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patent airway is the top priority post-surgery for oropharyngeal cancer to ensure effective breathing and prevent life-threatening complications.