ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 8 Questions
Question 1 of 5
An emergency room nurse assesses a client who has been raped. With which health care team member should the nurse collaborate, when planning this clients care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The forensic nurse examiner is educated to obtain client histories, collect evidence related to the assault, and provide counseling and follow-up care, making them the most appropriate team member for this situation.
Question 2 of 5
The emergency department team is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a client when the clients spouse arrives at the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the spouse to be present during resuscitation respects their need for closure and emotional support, making it the priority action.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency room nurse is staging victims of a multi-casually event. Which client should receive care first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with pale, cool, clammy skin is likely in shock, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
While staging clients in a crowded emergency department, a nurse assesses a client who presents with symptoms of a tuberculosis. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client in a negative-pressure room prevents the spread of airborne pathogens like tuberculosis, prioritizing staff and patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in triaging clients in the emergency department (ED). Which client should the nurse prioritize to receive care first.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain and diaphoresis suggest a potential cardiac emergency, which is life-threatening and requires immediate attention.