ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should identify which of the following risks as the priority for assessment and intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burns on the head, neck, and chest pose a high risk for airway obstruction due to swelling and inhalation injury. Ensuring a patent airway is critical for oxygenation and survival, taking precedence over other concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should cause the nurse to anticipate the client might be experiencing a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension and tachypnea are signs of hemorrhage due to decreased blood volume and compensatory increased respiratory rate. Diaphoresis may occur but is less specific, while bradycardia and diarrhea are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control profuse bleeding, stopping or reducing blood loss immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for heat therapy for treatment of cellulitis of the right lower leg. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm, wet towel provides moist heat, promoting blood flow and healing in cellulitis without risking burns or uneven heating from other methods.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is no evidence that a high-fiber diet reduces skin cancer risk, indicating a misunderstanding. Other statements reflect correct preventive measures.