ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client with multiple injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen has had their airway stabilized and is breathing on their own. Which symptom would lead the nurse to suspect internal hemorrhaging even when the nurse does not see any bleeding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased abdominal distention can indicate hemoperitoneum, a sign of internal hemorrhaging, as blood accumulates in the abdominal cavity.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on bioterrorism. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the primary rationale for designating an area for decontamination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A decontamination area prevents secondary contamination of the facility and personnel by removing contaminants.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for kinks in the tubing is the first step to ensure proper catheter function.