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ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous albuterol nebulizer for an acute asthma attack. Which arterial blood gas result would indicate that the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH within the normal range, a PaCO2 within the normal range, and an improved PaO2 level suggest effective treatment for an asthma attack, indicating adequate gas exchange and resolution of respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaching a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), would include which information regarding an activity that has the highest potential to spread the disease to relatives or friends in a household?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing razors is a high-risk activity for transmitting HIV because it can involve direct blood-to-blood contact if the razor causes cuts.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing the morning assessment on a patient. The patient suddenly screams loudly and begins to have a generalized tonic/clonic type seizure. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the patient on their side helps to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration; staying with the patient ensures ongoing monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a complete spinal cord injury at the level of C7. Which intervention would the nurse implement in order to prevent complications related to immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent passive range of motion exercises are crucial for preventing complications of immobility, such as contractures and pressure ulcers, and to promote circulation in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the rehabilitation unit is caring for a patient with a chronic head injury. During the assessment, the nurse holds up a pen and asks the patient to identify the object. The patient replies, 'It's a key.' When considering the patient's response, which part of the brain is involved? The:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe is involved in processing sensory information and object recognition. Misidentifying objects can indicate damage to this area of the brain.