ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client and notes fine crackles throughout the lungs bilaterally. This assessment finding is often associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fine crackles (
A) are common in bronchitis due to mucus. Pneumothorax (
B), asthma (
C), and emphysema (
D) have different sounds.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the best method for the nurse to correctly identify a client prior to surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking armband and asking name, date of birth, and site (
C) ensures accurate identification. Other methods (A, B,
D) are less comprehensive.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing clients for their risk of developing Scleroderma. Which of these clients should the nurse consider at lowest risk?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lupus is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune conditions, including Scleroderma. A male working as a teacher is less likely to have occupational or genetic predispositions for Scleroderma. Chemical exposure can increase the risk of developing Scleroderma. A family history of Scleroderma raises the genetic risk of developing the condition.
Question 4 of 5
Post total joint replacement, the patient needs for the joint to heal prior to sexual activity. What position is best for the patient after a total joint replacement of the hip?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Side-lying on the unaffected side is the safest position for hip replacement patients to avoid dislocating the affected hip. Lateral Sims position is not appropriate for this scenario. Reverse Trendelenburg position is not related to hip replacement precautions. The patient being on the bottom is not recommended for a hip replacement as it could cause stress on the joint.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with pneumonia asks the nurse, "Why did my physician order chest physiotherapy (CPT) for me?" Which response by the nurse is most accurate? Chest physiotherapy will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPT loosens secretions (
C) to improve ventilation. Ciliary movement (
A), deep breathing (
B), and oxygen supply (
D) are secondary.