ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) several hours after taking "25 to 30" acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: N-acetylcysteine prevents liver damage in acetaminophen overdose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets 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: 0.5
Rationale: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg. Available is 0.25 mg/tablet. 0.125 ÷ 0.25 = 0.5 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
After radiation treatment, a client reports dryness, redness, and scaling of his skin occurring within the designated radiation treatment markings. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrating lotions alleviate dryness and scaling caused by radiation therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is helping to triage a group of clients at a mass casualty incident who were involved in an explosion at a local factory. Which of the following clients should the nurse tag to be the priority for care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hissing chest wound indicates a life-threatening tension pneumothorax requiring immediate care.
Question 5 of 5
An unresponsive 79-yr-old patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) during a summer heat wave. The patient's core temperature is 105.4° F (40.8° C), blood pressure (BP) is 88/50 mm Hg, and pulse is 112 beats/min. What action should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying wet sheets and a fan rapidly lowers core temperature to prevent organ damage.