ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and the viral load is reported as undetectable. What patient teaching should the nurse provide related to this laboratory study results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An undetectable viral load indicates effective antiretroviral therapy, controlling the virus and reducing transmission risk, but ongoing treatment is necessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis. Which of the following intervention are appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: N95 masks are required for healthcare workers to prevent TB transmission; surgical masks and positive pressure rooms are inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for an echocardiogram. The client asks what the test can show Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiograms assess heart pumping and structure, not catheters, blood proteins, or electrical activity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for an echocardiogram. The client asks what the test can show Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiograms assess heart pumping and structure, not catheters, blood proteins, or electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A client in the emergency department is being prepared to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). The nurse knows that which of the following is true regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: tPA dissolves clots in ischemic stroke within 3-4.5 hours, not for hemorrhagic stroke or head trauma, and not within 5-6 hours.