ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a critically ill client would suspect the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in which of the following situations? The client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoxemia refractory to oxygen therapy is a hallmark of ARDS, indicating severe lung injury and impaired gas exchange.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. On assessment, the client has dry mucous membranes and coarse rhonchi. What nursing interventions would the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake thins mucus, antibiotics treat the infection, and coughing clears secretions, addressing pneumonia symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
To achieve the outcome of fall prevention at home in the client diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD), which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate lighting reduces fall risk in Parkinson's disease by improving visibility of obstacles, addressing balance and coordination issues.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving the inferior wall. The nurse anticipates that this client will be immediately scheduled for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The goal of treatment is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal in STEMI is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle via PCI to minimize myocardial damage.