ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide mononitrate, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause severe hypotension due to their additive vasodilatory effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been suspected of recent exposure to anthrax by inhalation. Which of the following findings would indicate the client has been exposed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu-like symptoms are the initial presentation of inhalation anthrax, including fever, cough, and malaise, which can progress to severe respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a deep laceration on her left lower forearm and is bleeding heavily from the wound. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first step to control severe bleeding and stabilize the wound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling and difficulty swallowing indicate potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of male adolescents about testicular self-examination. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Examining after a bath or shower relaxes the scrotum, making it easier to detect abnormalities.