ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Medical History
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
Client has a history of emphysema and reports smoking 21 packs of cigarettes per year.
Question 1 of 5
For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the action is essential, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | Essential | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiate a weight-based continuous heparin infusion | |||
| Prepare client for a chest tube insertion | |||
| Administer an analgesic | |||
| Insert an indwelling urinary catheter | |||
| Initiate supplemental oxygen |
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Condition: Pneumothorax. B. Chest tube is essential for lung re-expansion. C. Analgesic manages pain. E. Oxygen addresses hypoxia. A. Heparin is contraindicated without thromboembolism. D. Catheter is nonessential.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
During a meeting to resolve staffing issues and tardiness on a unit, the nurse manager invites the staff to each take a turn speaking and asks that everyone listen respectfully and avoids making personal or professional remarks about one another. The nurse manager is utilizing which step in the negotiation process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting ground rules ensures respectful dialogue. B, C, D describe later negotiation steps.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and takes over during client care discussions. The nurse wants to assertively address this behavior to ensure effective teamwork. Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assertive, expressing feelings respectfully. B, C, D are aggressive or accusatory.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is searching for a new job. Which of the following is a good recommendation for a nurse who is searching for a job using the internet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Highlighting skills and value attracts employers. A. Overusing 'I' seems self-centered. B. Some contact info is needed. C. PDF is preferred for resumes.
Question 5 of 5
A Drain has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intubation ensures ventilation in ARDS-related hypoxemia. B, C, D are secondary.