ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pelvic fracture and an external fixation device. How should the nurse perform assessment of pressure areas and provide skin care to the patient's back and sacrum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a trapeze allows safe assessment of pressure areas without risking further injury in a patient with a pelvic fracture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hours post thoracotomy. The nurse notes fluctuation in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluctuations in the suction control chamber are normal and indicate a functioning system, so monitoring is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The nurse reviews the provider's orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carvedilol, a beta-blocker, can exacerbate asthma symptoms and requires clarification in patients with asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 3,800 units subcutaneous daily. Available is heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: 3,800 units ÷ 5,000 units/mL = 0.76 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring NPO status prevents aspiration during bronchoscopy, a critical safety measure.