ATI RN
ATI n300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Complete the following sentence with one of the options regarding the pathophysiology of this type of shock. The nurse isp caring for an elderly patient from a nursing home diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse assesses the patient as hypotensive, tachycardic, febrile, tachypneic, and with an altered mental status. The nurse understands that the pathophysiology of this type of shock is caused by___
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient is exhibiting signs of septic shock, which occurs as a result of a severe infection leading to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). The presence of fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, and altered mental status strongly suggests sepsis progressing to septic shock.
Question 2 of 5
For the nurse to correctly classify the severity of a burn injury of a client, what must be assessed? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Causative agent, depth, location, and TBSA are critical for assessing burn severity.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hypovolemic shock who did not respond to fluid resuscitation is started on norepinephrine. What is the desired outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A MAP of at least 65 mmHg ensures adequate perfusion of vital organs, the primary goal of norepinephrine therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has completed a blood product transfusion for the treatment of thrombocytopenia. How would the nurse know that treatment has been successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of platelet transfusion is to increase platelet count to reduce bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with trigeminal neuralgia. Which medical prescription would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, reducing nerve excitability and pain episodes.