ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) who is about to be transferred to a wheelchair for Physical Therapy. The patient complains of feeling dizzy and is diaphoretic. What would be the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the head of the bed and obtaining vital signs can help stabilize blood pressure and monitor for orthostatic hypotension, which is common in patients with SCI due to autonomic dysfunction.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) states that they have developed purple, brown spots on their body. Which opportunistic infection does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kaposi's Sarcoma is a cancer commonly associated with AIDS, characterized by purple or brown lesions on the skin and mucous membranes.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is ordered 1 mg of Morphine IV push. The medication is supplied in vials 2 mg/1 mL. What should the nurse administer? (round to the nearest tenth)
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of Morphine, the nurse needs to calculate the volume of medication to deliver 1 mg of Morphine. Since the medication is supplied in a concentration of 2 mg per 1 mL, the nurse would administer half of the volume of the vial to provide the ordered 1 mg dose.
Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.5 mL of Morphine to the patient.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse anticipates which of the following as a prescription for patient diagnosed with Meniere's Disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diuretics are commonly prescribed for Meniere's Disease to help reduce fluid retention and decrease endolymphatic pressure in the inner ear, which can help alleviate symptoms such as vertigo and hearing loss.