ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing wheezing after receiving an antibiotic 20 min ago. Which of the following findings is the priority of the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure is the priority as it indicates anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Stomach pain, urticaria, and lightheadedness are less immediately critical.
Question 2 of 5
A client with glaucoma is prescribed eye drops. What is the priority teaching point?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure to the inner canthus prevents systemic absorption of the medication.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of nonallergic asthma? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale:
Choice A: No hypersensitivity to allergens is correct because nonallergic asthma is not triggered by allergen exposure, unlike allergic asthma.
Choice D: Asthma flare-ups with NSAID administration is correct as NSAIDs like aspirin can trigger symptoms in some with nonallergic asthma.
Choice E: Persistence of manifestations is correct since nonallergic asthma symptoms are often persistent without a seasonal pattern.
Choice F: Positive response to corticosteroids is correct as corticosteroids are effective in managing nonallergic asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a peptic ulcer is prescribed omeprazole. What is the purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, reduces gastric acid to promote ulcer healing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following could the nurse expect to observe in an older adult client who has a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pneumothorax causes lung collapse, impairing gas exchange and leading to lower oxygen saturations (93% to 94%). Higher saturations, lower energy expenditure, and increased lung capacity are not expected due to compromised lung function.