ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 9 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a community class about ways to decrease the risk of lightning injuries. Which instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Seeking shelter, avoiding water, turning off electronics, and putting down conductive tools reduce lightning injury risk. Hiding under a tall tree increases risk, and body piercings do not significantly affect lightning strike likelihood.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse teaches a client who has severe allergies to prevent bug bites. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Consulting an exterminator, using DEET repellent, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding attractants like bright colors or perfumes reduce bug bite risk. Synthetic clothing drying quickly is not directly relevant to preventing bites.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency department nurse moves to a new city where heat-related illnesses are common. Which clients does the nurse anticipate being at higher risk for heat-related illnesses? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Homeless individuals, illicit drug users, older adults, and construction workers are at higher risk due to exposure, impaired thermoregulation, or physical exertion. White people are not specifically at higher risk compared to other groups.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a wilderness survival class. Which statements should the nurse include about the prevention of hypothermia and frostbite? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Synthetic clothing wicks moisture, layering traps heat, and knowing physical limits prevents overexposure. Alcohol like brandy causes heat loss, and removing a hat during exercise increases heat loss, both of which are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a client admitted with a brown recluse spider bite. Which priority assessment should the nurse perform to identify complications of this bite?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever and chills indicate systemic toxicity from a brown recluse spider bite, which can lead to severe complications like hemolytic reactions or kidney failure. Monitoring temperature is the priority. Other assessments are relevant but not as critical for detecting systemic complications.