ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is checking a coworker's tuberculosis (TB) skin test. The forearm has a raised red area about 12 mm in diameter after 72 hours. What is the best interpretation of this skin test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 12 mm induration after 72 hours indicates TB exposure, a positive result. B requires further testing, C is unlikely, and D is incorrect as the reaction is positive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A humidifier prevents nasal dryness from prolonged oxygen use. A is unsafe due to flammability risks, B disrupts oxygen delivery, and C is incorrect as the cannula is nasal, not oral.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be an appropriate expected outcome of antibiotic treatment for an elderly client recovering from pneumonia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased consolidation on chest X-ray indicates resolving pneumonia, a key outcome of antibiotic treatment. A suggests worsening infection, B indicates respiratory distress, and D is undesirable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing client with advanced peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PAD reduces blood flow, causing shiny, hairless skin due to chronic ischemia. Thickened toenails, cool extremities, and diminished or absent pulses are expected, not thin toenails, warm extremities, or normal 3+ pulses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomena. The nurse will prioritize educating the client about implementing which intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding cold exposure is critical because cold can trigger vasospasms of small arteries in the fingers and toes, leading to pain, pallor, cyanosis, and numbness. Stress is a major trigger for Raynaud's episodes, loose warm gloves are recommended, and caffeine is a vasoconstrictor that can worsen symptoms.