ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with right lower-lobe pneumonia has been treated with intravenous antibiotics for 3 days. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the infection is resolving, showing antibiotic effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis, reflecting systemic oxygenation levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring NPO status prevents aspiration during bronchoscopy, a critical safety measure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) rectally to a patient with an irregular pulse and weakness of the lower extremities. What laboratory finding does the nurse determine is the reason for this treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium for potassium in the intestines, reducing blood potassium levels. Symptoms like irregular pulse and weakness support this diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 08:00 am. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin at 07:30 allows it to take effect before breakfast, preventing hyperglycemia.