ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Order the Items
Source Container
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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis about ways to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding the toothbrush prevents re-infection and transmission of streptococcal bacteria.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders iron sucrose 200 mg IV. The pharmacy sends the medication in a 100 mL bag of normal saline with the directions to infuse the IV over 15 minutes. The nurse sets the IV Infusion pump to mL/hr.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infusion rate: 100 mL / 0.25 hr = 400 mL/hr.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment data indicates the need for an immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.