ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting a client with eating during meal time and recognizes another client indicating he is choking. Which of the following situations requires the nurse to perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to make any sounds indicates a complete airway obstruction, requiring the Heimlich maneuver.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about tick-borne illnesses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching regarding ticks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible with fine-tipped tweezers allows for complete removal without squeezing the tick's body.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on a group of clients and is preparing her assignment. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New onset of indigestion in a client admitted for chest pain could indicate a cardiac event and requires immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers about how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding prolonged sitting helps reduce pressure on the lower back and can prevent back pain. Sleeping in a side-lying position with knees flexed helps maintain natural spinal curvature and reduces strain on the back. Padded shoe insoles may provide comfort. Proper arch support can improve posture and reduce stress on the lower back.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who had a stroke 4 weeks ago and who is unable to move independently. The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications of immobility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A reddened area over the sacrum indicates pressure injury, a common and serious complication of immobility that requires immediate attention.