ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders 500 mg PO of medication. The Medication is supplied as a suspension 125 mg/5mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for one dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dose is 500 mg, and the suspension is 125 mg/5 mL. Proportion: 125 mg / 5 mL = 500 mg / x mL. Solving gives x = 20 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching the proper use of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. The nurse understands the teaching has been effective when the client demonstrates which technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly through the spacer and holding breath for 10 seconds maximizes medication deposition in the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving the inferior wall. The nurse anticipates that this client will be immediately scheduled for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The goal of treatment is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal in STEMI is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle via PCI to minimize myocardial damage.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a medical diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is being placed in the prone position. The nurse explains to family members that, 'This will help improve ventilation by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prone positioning improves ventilation in ARDS by allowing better airflow to less-damaged posterior lung regions, enhancing oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
What is the first action the nurse should take with the accidental dislodgement of a chest tube?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sealing the chest tube site with a sterile dressing taped on three sides is the immediate priority to prevent pneumothorax by creating a one-way valve.