ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the history of a client admitted with newly diagnosed chronic bronchitis. Which question by the nurse confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistent cough for three months in two years (
C) defines chronic bronchitis. Pneumonia (
A), bronchoscopy (
B), and flu (
D) are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with pneumonia asks the nurse, "Why did my physician order chest physiotherapy (CPT) for me?" Which response by the nurse is most accurate? Chest physiotherapy will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPT loosens secretions (
C) to improve ventilation. Ciliary movement (
A), deep breathing (
B), and oxygen supply (
D) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a patient who has severe osteoporosis. On inspection, the patient has severe kyphosis of the upper back. Which nursing problem takes priority for this patient's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe kyphosis and osteoporosis increase the risk of falls, which can lead to fractures, making fall prevention the highest priority. While important, education is not the immediate priority compared to preventing falls. Skin breakdown is a concern but is not as critical as the immediate risk of injury from falls. Limited mobility is a concern but secondary to the risk of falls.
Question 4 of 5
The priority nursing intervention for a client who has a serum sodium level of 154 mEq/L would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid restriction (
C) corrects hypernatremia. Cardiac monitoring (
A), breath sounds (
B), and safety precautions (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a core temperature of 97°F (36.1°C) post-op in the post-anesthesia care unit. What action(s) will the nurse take in light of this finding? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Warmed IV fluids (
C) and warm blankets (
D) address mild hypothermia. Blood transfusion (
A) is unrelated, warm irrigation (
B) is not standard, and acetaminophen (E) is for fever, not hypothermia.