ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Identify the following Cardiac Rhythm:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is characterized by wide, abnormal QRS complexes with a fast rate (150-250 bpm), often with no visible P waves, matching the description provided.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department seeking treatment for radiation burns. The nurse should develop the client's plan of care based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The type, dose, and length of radiation exposure are critical for assessing the severity and guiding treatment of radiation burns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSA increases sympathetic activity through repeated apnea episodes, contributing to elevated blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube in place for treatment of a hemothorax. The nurse should prioritize which nursing intervention when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing exercises promote lung expansion and prevent atelectasis, critical for recovery from hemothorax.
Question 5 of 5
A client is noted to have type I hypersensitivity reaction with a systemic response. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Type I hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, can manifest with allergic rhinitis, cough, hypotension, wheezing, and urticaria due to systemic immune responses.