ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which question should the nurse ask to best assess the client's respiratory status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about the number of pillows assesses orthopnea, a key respiratory symptom in heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly female client who has an indwelling catheter. Which data in the assessment warrants notification of the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Change in mental status in an elderly patient may indicate infection or other acute issues, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is ordered 1 mg/kg of furosemide IV push. The patient weights 121 Ibs. The medication is supplied 40 mg/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to the nearest tenth)
Correct Answer: 13.8
Rationale: The patient (55 kg) requires 55 mg; 55 mg ÷ 40 mg/10 mL = 13.75 mL, rounded to 13.8 mL.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about early detection for penile cancer. The nurse knows the teaching is effective when the client states, 'I will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nodular or wart-like growths on the penis are early signs of penile cancer, indicating effective teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A 78-year-old client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with numbness and weakness of the right arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A STAT CT scan is critical to diagnose the cause of neurological symptoms (e.g., stroke), guiding time-sensitive treatment decisions.