ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's office is providing education to a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Which of the following responses by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCOS increases the risk of insulin resistance, making frequent blood glucose monitoring important.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which postoperative complication is the priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemorrhage is the priority due to the risk of significant blood loss post-TURP.