ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which interventions does the nurse implement when providing care for a patient who is admitted for the treatment of active tuberculosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Masking the patient during transport reduces TB spread. D: Negative airflow room prevents airborne transmission. E: Eye protection guards against sputum splashes. B and C are incorrect as TB requires airborne precautions and N95 respirators.
Question 2 of 5
A school-age child is admitted to the ER with status asthmaticus. The parent states the child is taking montelukast, albuterol, and fluticasone. Which is the most important piece of information that the nurse needs to ask the parent to best treat the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowing the last dose of medication is critical to determine if additional doses are needed to manage the exacerbation effectively.
Question 3 of 5
In the third step before an EHR go-live event, all staff must be actively with the new systems.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff engagement is crucial before an EHR go-live event to ensure they are familiar with the system and committed to its successful implementation. Authentication occurs during system access, and staff must be trained, not untrained.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A student nurse asks what 'primary hypertension' is. What is the best response by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary hypertension is high blood pressure without an identifiable cause, unlike secondary hypertension.