ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is presenting educational materials to a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy helps maintain bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures post-hysterectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing treatment protocols for clients exposed to bioterrorism agents. For which of the following agents should the nurse plan to administerzion following exposure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smallpox vaccine can be administered post-exposure as prophylaxis to prevent disease development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe dysmenorrhea unresponsive to NSAIDs is a hallmark symptom of endometriosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing triage for a group of clients following a mass casualty incident (MCI). Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to care for first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention to relieve pressure and restore breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is presenting educational materials to a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy helps maintain bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures post-hysterectomy.