ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing event reports submitted during the previous month. The nurse should identify which of the following as a problem that should be reported to the risk manager?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omitting witness names hinders investigations. A, B, C are standard practices.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer albuterol syrup 1.6 mg PO tid. Available is albuterol 2 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 4 mL
Rationale: Desired dose: 1.6 mg. Concentration: 2 mg/5 mL = 0.4 mg/mL. Volume = 1.6 / 0.4 = 4 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) result for a client diagnosed with progressive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should expect which of the following ABG findings for a client diagnosed with progressive COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive COPD shows respiratory acidosis (low pH, high PaCO2) with compensatory high HCO3. A. Indicates alkalosis. C, D are normal or mild.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia and assesses labored breathing and copious tracheobronchial secretions. What priority action should the nurse encourage with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion and secretion clearance, critical for pneumonia. A. Fluids thin secretions. B. Pursed-lip breathing is for COPD. C. High Fowler's aids breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A clinic nurse is preparing to teach student nurses about care of clients with viral pharyngitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Drooling/inability to open mouth signals complications. C. Hydration soothes throat. D. Avoiding sharing prevents spread. A. Antibiotics are for bacterial infections. E. Rash monitoring is unnecessary.