ATI RN
ATI SP 250 Exam 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis and is to start combination drug therapy. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: This is because these medications are antimycobacterial agents that inhibit the growth and replication of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication, and montelukast is used for asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a bronchodilator 1 hour before eating can improve breathing and oxygenation, making it easier for the client to eat. The nurse should also advise the client to drink fluids between meals, eat small frequent meals, and increase protein intake to maintain muscle mass and immune function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency room is caring a the client who sustained partial-thickness burns to both lower legs, chest, face, and both forearms. Which of the following is the priority action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is because inhalation injuries can compromise the airway and cause respiratory distress or failure, which can be life-threatening. The nurse should assess for signs such as soot, burns, hoarseness, or stridor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating a high fiber diet has not been proven to reduce the risk for developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources, such as tanning booths.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is because albuterol is a short-acting beta2 agonist that relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and improves bronchodilation and airflow. Montelukast, budesonide, and cromolyn are long-term control medications that prevent inflammation and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, but they do not provide immediate relief.