ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the goals of teaching about the transmission of tuberculosis have been met when the client with tuberculosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the mouth (
A) prevents TB spread. Reporting (
B), N95 mask (
C), and washing items (
D) are less critical for transmission.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by the client to the nurse indicates a precipitating factor associated with pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain comes and goes all night long' is a description of pain pattern, not a precipitating factor. Dizziness and nausea are associated with pain but are not directly related to a precipitating factor. This statement suggests that eating breakfast may be a precipitating factor for pain, indicating that the pain may be related to digestive or gastrointestinal issues, such as acid reflux or ulcers. Describing the pain as 'sharp' gives details of pain quality but not a precipitating factor.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with pneumonia develops pleuritic chest pain. Which nursing action should the nurse implement at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the chest (
C) reduces pleuritic pain. Notifying physician (
A), increasing oxygen (
B), or ECG (
D) are not primary interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A client describes low back pain that radiates down one leg. Which factors that aggravate the pain increase the likelihood that this client has a herniated disc? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Dancing, although it can involve movement and stress on the body, is not as directly associated with aggravating a herniated disc compared to the other listed factors. Sneezing and coughing can increase intra-abdominal pressure and aggravate a herniated disc by putting more stress on the affected area of the spine. Lifting a heavy box from a high position requires bending and twisting, which can exacerbate a herniated disc. Prolonged standing or sitting can increase pressure on the spine, especially in the lower back, and aggravate symptoms of a herniated disc. Lying down generally relieves pressure on the spine and is less likely to aggravate a herniated disc.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that a common adverse effect of anesthetic agents experienced by the client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia (
C) is a rare but serious anesthetic reaction. Tachycardia (
A) and decreased respirations (
B) are less severe, and hypokalemia (
D) is unrelated.