ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis. Which of the following intervention are appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: N95 masks are required for healthcare workers to prevent TB transmission; surgical masks and positive pressure rooms are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
Which action should the nurse take first when discovering a fire in the client's bathroom trash can?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the client to safety is the priority to prevent injury, before pulling alarms, extinguishing, or closing doors.
Question 3 of 5
A client is tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with an enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the test result & positive. What would the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive ELISA requires confirmation with a Western blot test to rule out false positives, ensuring accurate HIV diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of urinary frequency, dysuria, and fever. Which. Of the following orders should the nurse carry out first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining urine samples first confirms UTI diagnosis and guides antibiotic therapy, critical before other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A client who following prescribed multiple medications for recurring urinary tract infections tells the nurse that her urine has turned red-orange. Which of the following prescribed medications does the nurse suspect is responsible for this change?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine commonly causes red-orange urine, a harmless side effect, unlike other medications or UTI itself.