ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has benign prostatic hypertrophy and has a new prescription for finasteride. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finasteride can cause sexual side effects, including decreased libido, which is an important adverse effect to communicate to the client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe dysmenorrhea unresponsive to NSAIDs is a hallmark symptom of endometriosis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia and respiratory distress in a sucking chest wound.