ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 1 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: General anesthesia involves the loss of consciousness and is not related to epidurals. Local anesthesia numbs a small, localized area and is not comparable to epidurals. Moderate sedation provides sedation without loss of consciousness, unrelated to epidural function. Epidural anesthesia is a form of regional anesthesia that blocks sensation in a specific region of the body.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lidocaine 50 mg IV bolus. Available is lidocaine 200 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Volume = dose/concentration = 50/200 = 0.25 mL = 0.3 mL (rounded to the nearest tenth).
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving diazepam prior to a procedure. Which side effect should the nurse be most concerned about?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperthermia is not commonly associated with diazepam. Hypertension is not a common concern with diazepam use. Tachycardia is not a significant side effect of diazepam. Respiratory depression is the most serious and potentially life-threatening side effect of diazepam, requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks the nurse why they cannot consume food or liquids before surgery. Which response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting before surgery reduces stomach contents, lowering the risk of aspiration during anesthesia. Peristalsis slowing is not the primary concern. Fasting is not primarily for fluid/electrolyte balance. Fasting does not directly relate to Foley catheter use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is scheduling an older client for a surgical clearance appointment. Which intervention is best to reduce the risk of drug interactions for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing all current medications and supplements allows the healthcare team to identify potential drug interactions and adjust treatment. While a medication schedule is helpful, it does not address the risk of interactions during pre-surgical planning. Instructing the client to avoid OTC medications is overly broad and may lead to unnecessary medication omission. Filling prescriptions locally does not address the risk of interactions directly.