ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute. How would the nurse describe this respiratory pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is defined as an increased respiratory rate, typically greater than 20 breaths per minute.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a priority intervention to provide comfort for the child with pruritus associated with varicella zoster virus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a cool cloth to the rash provides immediate relief from itching and reduces the urge to scratch.
Question 3 of 5
Which test results require the most immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate action to prevent serious complications.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has an as needed prescription for ondansetron. For which condition would the nurse administer this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a long history of hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for which identifiable cause of secondary hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney disease is a common cause of secondary hypertension due to fluid retention or increased renin production.