ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The professional nurse is seeking for a website which focuses on research on quality, access, cost, and information technology. Which of the following websites should the nurse visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) focuses on healthcare research to improve quality, safety, access, and cost while promoting the use of health information technology. World Health Organization Data provides global health data but does not focus specifically on U.S.-based healthcare quality, cost, or IT. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services primarily oversees federal healthcare programs but does not have a primary focus on research. NYPD is unrelated to healthcare research.
Question 2 of 5
In administering a calcium channel blocker to a patient diagnosed with primary hypertension, the nurse understands this is due to which mechanism of action of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers relax vascular smooth muscle by blocking calcium influx, reducing blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemoptysis is a classic TB symptom due to lung vessel erosion.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a homeless patient at risk for tuberculosis (TB). Which clinical manifestations of the disease would the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: A, B, D, E, F are common TB symptoms. Neuropathy is not typical in early TB.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement describes the action of a beta-adrenergic agent for a patient with a respiratory disorder such as asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-adrenergic agents stimulate beta-2 receptors, relaxing airway muscles and causing bronchodilation, improving airflow in asthma.