ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is examining a third-grade student complaining of a small lump on her head. After parting the hair, it is evident that a tick has embedded into the scalp. Which nursing intervention should the school nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using tweezers ensures safe tick removal, minimizing disease transmission risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for gentamycin ophthalmic solution 1 drop every 4 hours and neomycin ophthalmic solution 1 drop every 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when administering the eye drops?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 5 minutes between drops ensures proper Absorption and prevents washout.
Question 3 of 5
A newly diagnosed 8-year-old child with type I diabetes mellitus and his mother are receiving diabetes education prior to discharge. The physician has prescribed Glucagon for emergency use. The mother asks the purpose of this medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, making it effective in treating severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that can occur due to an insulin overdose.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals is important to prevent stomach upset, a common side effect of these drugs.
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.