ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows medication to deposit in the lungs, maximizing effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitor time reduces radiation exposure, a key safety measure for sealed implants.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indication the client is no longer infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative sputum cultures confirm the client is no longer infectious with tuberculosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives and urticaria following administration of IV contrast dye. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine treats allergic reactions like hives and urticaria caused by contrast dye.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.