ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement describes the action of a beta-adrenergic agent for a patient with a respiratory disorder such as asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-adrenergic agents stimulate beta-2 receptors, relaxing airway muscles and causing bronchodilation, improving airflow in asthma.
Question 2 of 5
Which test would the nurse expect the primary care provider to order to look for exposure to tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PPD test identifies TB exposure by detecting immune response to TB antigens.
Question 3 of 5
A professional nurse is searching for information on vaccination among children in a nursing database. The nurse enters two key words (vaccines, children) into the search interface of the database. However, the nurse is unable to retrieve many records during the search. Which of the following Boolean Operators would be appropriate for the nurse to use with the key words to expand the search?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'OR' operator expands the search by retrieving records that contain either keyword ('vaccines' or 'children'), increasing the number of results. 'Not' would exclude records containing a specific term, further reducing the results. 'And' would narrow the search by retrieving only records that contain both keywords, which may not help in this situation. 'Don't know' is not a Boolean operator.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
In providing care to a patient admitted with an acute asthma exacerbation, the nurse prepares which 'rescue' medication for administration first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (SABAs), such as albuterol, are the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations. They work quickly to relax the muscles around the airways, providing immediate relief of bronchospasm and improving airflow. LABAs, mucolytics, and inhaled corticosteroids are not suitable for immediate relief.