ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone is important to prevent the development of oral thrush (a fungal infection) and reduce the risk of other side effects, such as hoarseness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a metered dose inhaler (MDI) medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shake the MDI prior to administration: This is the correct action. Shaking the MDI ensures that the medication is evenly mixed with the propellant, which is essential for delivering the correct dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone is important to prevent the development of oral thrush (a fungal infection) and reduce the risk of other side effects, such as hoarseness.
Question 4 of 5
For staging of head and neck cancer, which letter indicates whether cancer has spread to another part of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The letter 'M' in cancer staging refers to metastasis, or whether cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Assessing blood glucose level, assessing for neck vein distention, and weighing the client daily are appropriate interventions for Cushing's syndrome due to the effects of excess cortisol on glucose metabolism, fluid retention, and weight gain.