ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An employee asks the occupational health nurse about measures to prevent inhalation exposure of job-related substances. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Designated protective devices, like respirators, are the most effective for preventing inhalation of toxic substances.
Question 2 of 5
A patient reports that they avoid being around sick people, however, they have experienced repeated colds over the past several weeks. A nurse should respond to the patient's concern by providing which of the following teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The common cold virus can be spread before symptoms appear, explaining why avoiding sick people may not prevent infection, addressing the patient's concern directly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client experiencing shallow respirations and refusing to cough or get out of bed to the chair. The nurse should educate the client about the increased risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shallow breathing and immobility increase the risk of atelectasis by causing alveolar collapse, a common postoperative complication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who is post-operative following a laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize which of the following discharge teaching as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheostomy care is critical for airway maintenance and complication prevention, the highest priority for discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking a class about patient safety. Which of the following statements is true regarding patient safety and prevention of harm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Up to 90% of medication errors are preventable with proper safety measures, a key focus in patient safety.