ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient. How would the nurse best evaluate improvement or deterioration in the neurologic status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serial Glasgow Coma Scales provide a standardized assessment of neurologic status over time.
Question 2 of 5
Which initial assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in ALL leads to petechiae and epistaxis due to low platelet counts, common initial findings at diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
Heparin is supplied in bags that have 25,000 units / 250 mL. What is the concentration of Heparin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The concentration is calculated as 25,000 units ÷ 250 mL = 100 units/mL, which matches the provided information.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Which medication to treat the patient's pain would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that treats general pain but is not typically effective for the neuropathic pain of trigeminal neuralgia, which is better managed with anticonvulsants or muscle relaxants.
Question 5 of 5
A client receives chemotherapy with an agent that causes thrombocytopenia. Which intervention is most important to teach the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding and bruising risk, making safety measures to prevent falls and injuries the most critical intervention.