ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is odorless, so it cannot be detected by a metallic odor.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a Papanicolaou (Pap) test for a 35-year-old female client during a routine gynecological examination. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate before conducting the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining the procedure reduces anxiety and ensures informed consent before the Pap test.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports being sexually assaulted just prior to admission. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gathering a sensitive history ensures appropriate care and evidence collection without causing further distress.