ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assessing the client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) would expect which of the following assessment findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity and bradykinesia are hallmark motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease due to dopamine neuron degeneration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which medication will the nurse administer for treatment of client's problem of ineffective airway clearance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen mucus, facilitating productive coughing to clear airways in pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a medical diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is being placed in the prone position. The nurse explains to family members that, 'This will help improve ventilation by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prone positioning improves ventilation in ARDS by allowing better airflow to less-damaged posterior lung regions, enhancing oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
To achieve the outcome of effective ventilation, which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a client on a ventilator?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed clears airway secretions, ensuring effective ventilation in ventilated clients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a central venous catheter placed in the right subclavian vein. Approximately 30 minutes after placement the client has become increasingly restless, has jugular vein distention, and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. The nurse would assess for which possible complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness, jugular vein distention, and tachycardia post-subclavian catheter placement suggest pneumothorax, a complication from lung puncture during insertion.