ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin has the fastest onset (1-3 minutes) due to direct absorption into bloodstream.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular oral care reduces bacterial colonization that could lead to VAP.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the medical unit with acute pancreatitis. While planning care for this client, the nurse will include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These interventions address pain management, pancreatic rest, glucose control, and hydration in acute pancreatitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as a serious complication of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coagulopathy (evidenced by bleeding) is serious in cirrhosis due to impaired clotting factor production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin has the fastest onset (1-3 minutes) due to direct absorption into bloodstream.