ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use as needed before exercise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a newly-admitted infant. Which of the following findings is an early indication of hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, is an early sign of hypoxemia as the body attempts to increase oxygen levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer the influenza vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterolateral thigh is the recommended site for intramuscular injections in toddlers due to well-developed muscles and minimal risk of injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use as needed before exercise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has asthma. Which of the following are indications of deterioration in the child's respiratory status? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Wheezing, nasal flaring, and sternal muscle retraction indicate airway obstruction and respiratory distress in asthma.