ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a student on moderate/conscious sedation. Which of the following is a correct statement about moderate sedation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moderate sedation reduces anxiety and pain while keeping the patient responsive and airway-protected, unlike local, general, or regional anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status at least every cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a compensatory response to increase cerebral perfusion during a stroke, unlike dysrhythmias, heart sounds, or fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse cares for a client who is a pale and reports frequent fatigue, weakness and dizziness. Which serum laboratory test result is the nurse's priority for planning care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 9 g/dl indicates anemia, likely causing the symptoms, requiring priority intervention to address oxygenation, unlike the other normal results.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and the viral load is reported as undetectable. What patient teaching should the nurse provide related to this laboratory study results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An undetectable viral load indicates effective antiretroviral therapy, controlling the virus and reducing transmission risk, but ongoing treatment is necessary.
Question 5 of 5
Before beginning a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs), which action by the nurse would be of highest priority to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying blood and patient ID prevents transfusion errors, critical before starting, unlike other actions that follow or are incorrect.