ATI RN
ATI Nur 175 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which is the priority initial assessment for a patient who is admitted to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery with general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and breathing are prioritized due to the risk of respiratory depression post-anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would recognize which acronym as representing problem-oriented charting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) is the standard for problem-oriented charting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the clinic is assessing a postpartum client. The client states that they sleep all the time and are hearing voices telling them to harm their child. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe postpartum depression can manifest as postpartum psychosis, including hallucinations, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following could be a cause for the for metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Salicylate toxicity and rhabdomyolysis both cause metabolic acidosis through acid accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ineffective breathing pattern is a standardized NANDA nursing diagnosis, addressing altered respiratory function.