ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing student is asked by the preceptor what are the expected findings of the Rinne test. What statement by the nursing student is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Rinne test compares air conduction (next to the ear) with bone conduction (on the mastoid process). Normally, air conduction is heard longer than bone conduction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has named a person to serve as his health care proxy. The client states he needs clarification about this type of advance directive. Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement that a family member must be chosen as the health care proxy is incorrect; any trusted individual can be selected.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a bilateral adrenalectomy for treatment of an adrenal tumor. What information should the nurse give the client about the post-surgical needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After a bilateral adrenalectomy, the client will need daily hormone replacement medications for life, as the adrenal glands produce essential hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A client prescribed albuterol sulfate by inhalation is unable to cough up secretions. What actions should the nurse teach the client to help clear bronchial secretions effectively?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid consumption helps thin bronchial secretions, making them easier to expectorate, improving respiratory function.