ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following factors limits the usefulness of electronic health care information for consumers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lack of standardization and oversight leads to variable quality and reliability of online healthcare information, limiting its usefulness for consumers. Many reliable resources are free or low-cost, and the rapid expansion of internet providers enhances access, not limits it.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse has designed a database in which data are confined to only one table. The nurse has created which model of database?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A flat database stores data in a single table with no relationships between different data elements. Relational databases involve multiple linked tables, while network and hierarchical databases have more complex structures.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has had a tonsillectomy yesterday and is now tolerating clear fluids and per order diet can be increased. The patient asks for something different to 'eat.' Which is most appropriate for the nurse to offer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red gelatin is soft and easy to swallow, suitable post-tonsillectomy, though color may be avoided in some settings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). The nurse identifies the sequence of steps the client should follow.
Correct Answer: F,D,A,B,E,C
Rationale: Correct sequence: E (clear airways), C (seal mouthpiece), A (inhale medication), F (hold breath), D (exhale slowly), B (wait between puffs).
Question 5 of 5
A weakness of paper records is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paper records are prone to handwriting errors, making it difficult to interpret information, which is a significant weakness. No waiting at computer terminals, easy transportability, and no downtime are advantages of paper records.