ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an emergency response team in caring for a group of people who may have been exposed to anthrax while doing farm work. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is crucial for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the development of anthrax after exposure to spores.
Question 4 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 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.