ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment data indicates the need for an immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Question 2 of 5
Which physical assessment(s) would be pertinent to the patient with asthma? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F,G
Rationale: A: Color indicates oxygenation. B: Lung sounds detect wheezing. C: Heart tones show cardiovascular response. F: Respiratory rate/effort indicates distress. G: Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation. H: Peak flow assesses airway obstruction. D and E are not specific to asthma.
Question 3 of 5
A student nurse asks what 'primary hypertension' is. What is the best response by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary hypertension is high blood pressure without an identifiable cause, unlike secondary hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
Which test would the nurse expect the primary care provider to order to look for exposure to tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PPD test identifies TB exposure by detecting immune response to TB antigens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue results from reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia due to blood loss.