ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is serving on a continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee that has been assigned to develop a program to reduce the number of medication administration errors following a sentinel event at the facility. Which of the following strategies should the committee plan to initiate first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Root cause analysis identifies error patterns, guiding targeted interventions. A, B, C are premature without understanding causes.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1, 1530:
Client appears restless. SaO2 92% on 40% humidified oxygen via tracheostomy collar. Lung fields with scattered rhonchi throughout... Tracheostomy suctioned for thin clear secretions.
Day 1, 1545:
Client appears less anxious. SaO2 98% on 40% humidified oxygen via tracheostomy collar. Breath sounds clear throughout.
Day 3, 1530:
Client appears restless. Buccal mucosa dusky. SaO2 88% on 40% humidified oxygen via tracheostomy collar. Lung fields with coarse crackles, diminished at right lower lobe. Tracheostomy suctioned for thick yellow secretions.
Day 3, 1545:
Client continues to appear restless. SaO2 94% on 40% humidified oxygen via tracheostomy collar. Breath sounds with intermittent crackles, diminished at right lower lobe.
Question 2 of 5
The client has manifestations of __ and __
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Pneumonia: Right lower lobe opacity, yellow secretions, crackles, and fever indicate infection. Hypoxia: SaO2 88% and dusky mucosa show inadequate oxygenation. Angina and hypertension are not supported by findings.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is searching for a new job. Which of the following is a good recommendation for a nurse who is searching for a job using the internet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Highlighting skills and value attracts employers. A. Overusing 'I' seems self-centered. B. Some contact info is needed. C. PDF is preferred for resumes.
Question 4 of 5
A college health nurse interprets the peak expiratory flow rate for student who has asthma and finds that the student is in the yellow zone of his asthma action plan. The nurse should base her actions on which of the following information? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A. Yellow zone indicates poor asthma control. D. Quick-relief inhaler alleviates symptoms. E. Peak flow 50-80% defines yellow zone. B. Second reading is unnecessary. C. Hospitalization is for red zone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and takes over during client care discussions. The nurse wants to assertively address this behavior to ensure effective teamwork. Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assertive, expressing feelings respectfully. B, C, D are aggressive or accusatory.