ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To achieve the outcome of effective ventilation, which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a client on a ventilator?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed clears airway secretions, ensuring effective ventilation in ventilated clients.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
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Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas reveals fully compensated metabolic acidosis. Which results are consistent with this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal pH (7.36), low HCO3 (16 mEq/L), and low PaCO2 (27 mmHg) indicate fully compensated metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation.
Question 5 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.