ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When describing privacy and security associated with personal health information, which issue would the nursing informatics specialist identify as most important for their maintenance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring that personal health information is accessed only by authorized individuals is crucial to maintaining privacy and security. Consumerism, policies, and standards are related but secondary to confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment data indicates the need for an immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis about ways to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding the toothbrush prevents re-infection and transmission of streptococcal bacteria.
Question 4 of 5
In providing teaching for a patient recently diagnosed with an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, the nurse incorporates teaching about which medications? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E,G
Rationale: A, C, E, G are first-line anti-TB drugs. Vancomycin, pantoprazole, and propranolol are not used for TB.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate blood pooling in the throat, a sign of hemorrhage.