ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes the assessment data which best indicates that the client diagnosed with asthma is achieving good control with the prescribed medication regimen is when:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Green zone PEFR (
B) indicates good asthma control. Clear lungs (
A) are supportive, but shortness of breath (
C) and exacerbations (
D) suggest poor control.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse teaches a client that which factor might increase the risk of developing an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is not associated with SLE exacerbation. Heartburn is not a trigger for SLE flares. Fever can indicate infection or inflammation, common triggers for SLE exacerbations. Gout is unrelated to SLE exacerbation.
Question 4 of 5
A client who receives an antihypertensive medication daily is NPO except medications for surgery. The most recent blood pressure recording is 174/88. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering antihypertensive (
D) addresses high blood pressure. Notifying (
A), documenting (
B), and relaxation (
C) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the arterial blood gas (ABG) of a client who was admitted in status asthmaticus. Which ABG result would indicate the client has an improved acid-base status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal pH and PaO2 (
A) indicate improved status. Hypoxemia (
B), alkalosis (
C), and acidosis (
D) suggest ongoing issues.