ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware the early indicator of hypoxia in the unconscious client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxia due to brain oxygen deprivation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a ruptured appendix. What assessment findings would support the diagnosis of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hard, rigid abdomen indicates involuntary guarding due to peritoneal inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A child with roseola will have which symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Roseola is characterized by a maculopapular rash that appears after a fever resolves.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning nursing care for a 3-month-old infant with eczema. What would be considered a priority intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing infection is a priority as eczema can cause cracked skin, making it susceptible to infection.
Question 5 of 5
A newly diagnosed 8-year-old child with type I diabetes mellitus and his mother are receiving diabetes education prior to discharge. The physician has prescribed Glucagon for emergency use. The mother asks the purpose of this medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, making it effective in treating severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that can occur due to an insulin overdose.