ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic findings for a preschool-age child who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sweat chloride content of 85 mEq/L is diagnostic for cystic fibrosis, as values above 60 mEq/L confirm the condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected to have Enterobius vermicularis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The tape test is the standard diagnostic procedure for Enterobius vermicularis, involving placing clear tape around the anus to collect eggs for microscopic examination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about influenza. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oseltamivir is an oral antiviral medication that can treat influenza if given within 48 hours of symptom onset, reducing the duration of symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol, tobramycin, dornase alfa, and fat-soluble vitamins address respiratory and nutritional complications of cystic fibrosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has epispadias. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Urethral opening on the dorsal side, widened pubic symphysis, and bladder exstrophy are characteristic of epispadias.