ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: Diphenhydramine 25mg 04H Available: Diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5mL How much will you administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volume = (25 mg / 12.5 mg) x 5 mL = 10 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 40 mL
Rationale: Volume = (40 mg / 1 mg/mL) = 40 mL, as 5 mg/5 mL = 1 mg/mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes decreased oxygen intake, leading to increasing dyspnea.
Question 4 of 5
Which principle(s) would be important to teach a patient about the use of a steroid inhaler? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: B: Patients using steroid inhalers are at risk for oral thrush due to the immunosuppressive effects of steroids. Frequent oral hygiene helps prevent this side effect. C: Rinsing the mouth and spitting after using a steroid inhaler reduces the risk of oral thrush. D: The bronchodilator opens the airways, allowing better penetration of the steroid medication. E: Holding the breath for 10 seconds maximizes drug delivery to the airways.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client's chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the suction regulator ensures proper function, as no bubbling may indicate it's off.