ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews morning lab results on his patients. Based on these lab results which patient should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 6.4 mmol/K is above the normal range and can lead to life-threatening heart rhythms, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining new medication orders for a patient and notes the following order: Methadone 40.0 mg orally twice a day. Why does the nurse contact the provider to clarify the order?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trailing zeros should be avoided when writing medication orders. Writing "40.0 mg" instead of "40 mg" can lead to dosing errors if the decimal point is not seen.
Question 3 of 5
A person receives a ticket for parking their car on a sidewalk. How would this offense be classified in terms of criminal law?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A misdemeanor is a less serious crime that is often punishable by a fine, like a parking ticket.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of passive health promotion strategies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The addition of folic acid to cereals is a passive health promotion strategy. Passive strategies are those in which individuals gain from the activities of others without acting themselves.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a long-term smoker and is in the early stages of COPD. The patient expresses interest in quitting smoking and has been asking about smoking cessation aids. The nurse interprets this as which stage of Lewin's Change Theory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unfreezing is the first stage of Lewin's Change Theory, involving overcoming resistance and preparing for change, as shown by the patient's interest in quitting.