ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is experiencing anaphylaxis after receiving an antibiotic. Which interventions should the nurse prioritize to address this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: Administering epinephrine, starting IV access, providing oxygen, and ensuring a patent airway are critical immediate actions for anaphylaxis.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. After assessing the patient, the nurse notes increased drowsiness and a decreased respiratory rate. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing the oxygen flow rate and notifying the provider addresses potential respiratory depression in COPD patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and cytokines in this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Mast cells, T lymphocytes, inflammation, and epithelial cells contribute to the inflammatory surge in status asthmaticus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark or black-colored stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential complication of a peptic ulcer.