ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for kinks in the tubing is the first step to ensure proper catheter function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a client who has third-degree frostbite to both lower extremities. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the legs reduces swelling and prevents further tissue damage in frostbite cases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is odorless, so it cannot be detected by a metallic odor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is triaging clients following a mass casualty event. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as emergent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A punctured femoral artery causes severe hemorrhage, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a Papanicolaou (Pap) test for a 35-year-old female client during a routine gynecological examination. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate before conducting the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining the procedure reduces anxiety and ensures informed consent before the Pap test.