ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent to self-administer a corticosteroid medication using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Shaking the device, rinsing the mouth, and inhaling slowly are critical for effective and safe use of a corticosteroid MDI.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a toddler for an intravenous catheter insertion using atraumatic carWhich of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Using numbing cream, explaining with a toy, allowing a choice, and performing in a familiar setting reduce trauma during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Wearing cotton underpants, wiping front to back, avoiding bubble baths, and monitoring for infection signs are preventive and monitoring strategies for UTIs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has chronic renal failurWhich of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delayed growth is a common finding in chronic renal failure due to metabolic imbalances, bone disorders, and malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who needs otic medication. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling the pinna downward and straight back is the correct method for infants to straighten the ear canal for proper administration of otic medication.