ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA limits disclosures to family members unless the client provides explicit consent or it is necessary for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. The other statements are correct and do not require further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse asks what 'primary hypertension' is. What is the best response by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary hypertension is high blood pressure without an identifiable cause, unlike secondary hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). The nurse identifies the sequence of steps the client should follow.
Correct Answer: F,D,A,B,E,C
Rationale: Correct sequence: E (clear airways), C (seal mouthpiece), A (inhale medication), F (hold breath), D (exhale slowly), B (wait between puffs).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin causes reddish-orange discoloration of bodily secretions, a harmless but notable side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is trying to find ways to share evidence-based practice information with other staff members. Which of the following methods helps engage others in transitioning evidence to practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joining a professional journal club engages staff members in discussing, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based practice by reviewing recent research and literature. Encouraging policy adherence and collaborating with an advanced practice nurse are less effective for widespread practice changes.