ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: Prednisone 7.5 mg PO QID Available: Prednisone 2.5 mg tabs How much will you administer?
Correct Answer: 3 tablets
Rationale: Order: 7.5 mg of prednisone. Available: Prednisone 2.5 mg tablets. Number of tablets = 7.5 mg / 2.5 mg = 3 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following prescribed medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can worsen asthma by narrowing airways and should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment indicates a positive reading of a tuberculin (TB) skin test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 5-mm induration 48-72 hours post-injection is significant in high-risk populations, indicating a positive TB test.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to administer medication and finds the client lying in bed disoriented with labored and fast respirations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure and allowing lung expansion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary embolism can cause hypoxemia, making oxygen therapy the priority to improve oxygenation.