ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the use of electronic documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One of the key benefits of electronic documentation is that it allows for easy search, retrieval, and analysis of patient data, improving decision-making and care outcomes. The other statements are inaccurate.
Question 2 of 5
It is important for a patient with acute streptococcal pharyngitis be treated with antibiotics to prevent which disease process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication affecting the heart and other systems.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemoptysis is a classic TB symptom due to lung vessel erosion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SABAs like albuterol are the priority to quickly relieve bronchospasm in status asthmaticus.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital for medical treatment of pneumonia. What diagnostic test would the nurse examine to help the health care provider to determine the next step in planning care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sputum culture and sensitivity tests identify the causative organism and effective antibiotics, guiding pneumonia treatment.