ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with acute pharyngitis. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to see in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Red throat and fever are classic symptoms of acute pharyngitis due to inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that can cause bronchoconstriction, making it contraindicated for patients with asthma. It can worsen asthma symptoms by blocking beta-2 adrenergic receptors, which are important for bronchodilation. Theophylline, Prednisone, and Montelukast are appropriate for asthma management and do not require clarification.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor plans on teaching the educational preparation of the nursing informatics specialist. The instructor should inform the students that a nursing informatics specialist requires a minimum of a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing informatics specialists typically require advanced education (master's or doctorate degree or formal postmaster's/postdoctorate certification) to manage complex healthcare technologies and informatics systems. A bachelor's degree may suffice for entry-level roles, but not for specialists.
Question 4 of 5
A professional nurse is searching for information on vaccination among children in a nursing database. The nurse enters two key words (vaccines, children) into the search interface of the database. However, the nurse is unable to retrieve many records during the search. Which of the following Boolean Operators would be appropriate for the nurse to use with the key words to expand the search?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'OR' operator expands the search by retrieving records that contain either keyword ('vaccines' or 'children'), increasing the number of results. 'Not' would exclude records containing a specific term, further reducing the results. 'And' would narrow the search by retrieving only records that contain both keywords, which may not help in this situation. 'Don't know' is not a Boolean operator.
Question 5 of 5
Which interventions does the nurse implement when providing care for a patient who is admitted for the treatment of active tuberculosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Masking the patient during transport reduces TB spread. D: Negative airflow room prevents airborne transmission. E: Eye protection guards against sputum splashes. B and C are incorrect as TB requires airborne precautions and N95 respirators.