ATI RN
ATI nur330 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is reviewing disaster preparedness and response. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as occurring during the disaster preparation phase?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Updating disaster plans, participating in drills, and including vulnerable populations are part of the preparation phase. Referring families for mental health and providing first aid occur in the recovery and response phases, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a traumatic fall. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A non-contrast CT scan is critical to assess for internal injuries like brain hemorrhage after a traumatic fall. History, catheter insertion, and pain management are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Supplemental oxygen addresses hypoxia, turning the client to the side prevents aspiration, and timing the seizure guides treatment. Inserting a tongue depressor can cause injury, and restraining may harm the client.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department reporting chest pain. The provider suspects a myocardial infarction. While waiting for the troponin levels report, the client asks what this blood test will show. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Troponin is a heart muscle protein released into the bloodstream during myocardial injury, making it a specific marker for myocardial infarction. It is not a lipid, enzyme, or oxygen transporter.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following prescriptions from the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA causes severe dehydration, and 0.9% sodium chloride IV bolus is the first priority to restore intravascular volume. Oral hypoglycemics, glucocorticoids, and dextrose are not initial treatments.