ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working at a clinic that assists minority patients. The nurse notes that the physician refuses to use a translator and gives the patients materials only in English. The nurse notes that the physician is guilty of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The physician's refusal to use a translator and provide materials only in English is discriminatory, denying equitable care to non-English-speaking patients.
Question 2 of 5
Prescription Order: 1g in 50 mL to infuse over 30 minutes; gtt factor= 15gtts/1mL. How many drops per minute will you infuse?
Correct Answer: 25 drops per minute
Rationale: The infusion rate is calculated as 50 mL over 30 minutes (1.67 mL/min), multiplied by the drop factor of 15 gtt/mL, resulting in approximately 25 drops per minute.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a systemic staphylococci infection from the client's own flora. The nurse correctly notes that this is an example of a(n):
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An endogenous infection is caused by the body's normal flora acting as opportunistic pathogens when the host is susceptible.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for the patient with left sided heart failure, which of the following are subjective symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue is a subjective symptom, reported by the patient, and common in left-sided heart failure due to reduced cardiac output.
Extract:
A 57-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with a left upper wound infection (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] and several gram-negative bacteria) and cellulitis 5 days ago. Her wound is packed and requires a dressing change twice a day. She is scheduled for discharge to home with her daughter to continue antibiotic therapy for another week.
Question 5 of 5
What health teaching should the nurse include as part of the discharge instructions for the patient and her daughter? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Sterile technique prevents infection, notifying about worsening diarrhea addresses potential antibiotic side effects, and rest aids recovery. Stopping antibiotics early risks resistance.