ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a quality control committee is evaluating the results of recently implemented measures designed to reduce client medication errors. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to evaluate the success of the changes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing error rates pre- and post-intervention directly measures the effectiveness of changes. A. Cost studies assess resources, not outcomes. B. Benchmarks set goals, not evaluate results. D. Staff satisfaction does not measure error reduction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse instructor is lecturing nursing students on safety, quality and patient centered care. The students should recognize that which of the following recommendations promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A. End-of-shift evaluation assesses care effectiveness. C. Planning/reporting aligns teams. D. Communication reduces errors. E. Critical thinking enhances decisions. B is less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and takes over during client care discussions. The nurse wants to assertively address this behavior to ensure effective teamwork. Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assertive, expressing feelings respectfully. B, C, D are aggressive or accusatory.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a living will which states Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), but whose children have decided that their parent should be a full code. The client has coded twice. The other nurses do not seem to have any issues with the situation, but the nurse feels distressed. Which of the following best describes this source of conflict?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conflict arises from violating the client's DNR wishes, creating an ethical dilemma between autonomy and family demands. A. No cultural issues are indicated. C. No group competition is present. D. Resources or safety are not the issue.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Medical History
Vital Signs
Client appears anxious and tachypneic. Respirations are labored and shallow. Lung sounds absent in the right lower lobe. Skin is cool and slightly cyanotic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: B. IV access ensures emergency treatment readiness. D. ABGs guide oxygenation management. E. Chest tube treats pneumothorax. A, C, F are inappropriate or secondary.