ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is indicated for which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vancomycin is particularly effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A), making it the preferred treatment for MRSA infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining what the client already knows about managing diabetes is the initial step in assessing the client's current knowledge and understanding. This helps the nurse tailor the teaching plan to the client's needs and avoid redundancy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving IV therapy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings indicates fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: A bounding pulse is a sign of fluid volume excess. Crackles upon auscultation of the lungs indicate fluid accumulation in the lungs, a sign of fluid volume excess. Pitting edema is a sign of fluid volume excess, indicating fluid retention in the tissues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adult client who has a low literacy level about self administration of a subcutaneous medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to promote the client's understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to demonstrate the skill is important, since it allows the nurse to assess the client's comprehension and correct any mistakes during the learning process.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which of the following medications if the client's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia as it increases heart rate by blocking the vagus nerve's effect on the heart.