ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving morning report when an alarm notifies the nurse that a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an oxygen saturation of 89%. The nurse immediately assesses the client, and finds the client resting comfortably in bed on 2 liters of supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. The client denies distress. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 89% is within an acceptable range for many COPD patients, and the client is comfortable, so continued monitoring is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate for a client experiencing an RA flare? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Warm compresses can relieve stiffness and pain, and methylprednisolone reduces inflammation during RA flares.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting a stool specimen from a client. What stool characteristic indicates to the nurse that the client may have an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black, tarry stool indicates digested blood from an upper GI bleed.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult client is brought to an urgent care clinic by her paid in-home caregiver for a suspected UTI. The client has bruising to the left side of her face and appears fearful when her caregiver makes sudden movements. Which priority action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Separating the client from the caregiver ensures a safe environment for assessment and prevents potential intimidation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an eye clinic is obtaining a health history from a client who is being evaluated for suspected cataracts. The nurse understands that which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of high doses of aspirin or other NSAIDs has been associated with cataract formation.