ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of the following tests will confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis for a client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sputum culture (
A) is definitive for TB. PPD (
B), AFB smear (
C), and chest X-ray (
D) are supportive but not confirmatory.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with active pulmonary tuberculosis and is started on ethambutol therapy. The nurse should understand that which of the following should be monitored?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuropathy; visual acuity (
B) must be monitored. Skin color (
A), cardiac rhythm (
C), and urine output (
D) are not primary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the primary physiologic problem affecting clients with emphysema is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alveolar wall destruction (
D) causes air trapping in emphysema. Bronchial size (
A), diaphragm overexpansion (
B), and inhalation difficulty (
C) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best method for the nurse to correctly identify a client prior to surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking armband and asking name, date of birth, and site (
C) ensures accurate identification. Other methods (A, B,
D) are less comprehensive.