ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In providing care to a patient admitted with an acute asthma exacerbation, the nurse prepares which 'rescue' medication for administration first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (SABAs), such as albuterol, are the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations. They work quickly to relax the muscles around the airways, providing immediate relief of bronchospasm and improving airflow. LABAs, mucolytics, and inhaled corticosteroids are not suitable for immediate relief.
Question 2 of 5
An electronic documentation system will be implemented in an agency. As part of the process, the staff is receiving education about the system and the overall benefits. Which benefit would be mentioned as the most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary goal of implementing an electronic documentation system is to enhance patient safety, improve clinical decision-making, and ultimately improve health outcomes. Enhanced ability to extract information and availability of an audit trail are secondary benefits. Decreased decentralization is not a typical goal or benefit of electronic documentation systems.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment data indicates the need for an immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Question 4 of 5
The most widely used bibliographic database by nursing professionals is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is the most widely used database by nursing professionals for research and evidence-based practice. ANA is an organization, Socinfo focuses on social sciences, and Medic is not a recognized database.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following databases provides access to systematic reviews of best research evidence and is considered the gold standard for meta-analysis of medical research?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Cochrane Library is renowned for providing high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses, considered the gold standard in evidence-based medical research. PubMed is a comprehensive database for biomedical literature but is not specifically focused on systematic reviews. Psych Info is a database for psychology-related research, not systematic reviews of medical evidence. The World Health Organization provides health-related resources but is not a systematic review database.