ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for heat therapy for treatment of cellulitis of the right lower leg. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm, wet towel provides moist heat, promoting blood flow and healing in cellulitis without risking burns or uneven heating from other methods.
Question 2 of 5
After radiation treatment, a client reports dryness, redness, and scaling of his skin occurring within the designated radiation treatment markings. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrating lotions soothe and moisturize skin, alleviating dryness and scaling from radiation. Other options risk further irritation or damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control profuse bleeding, stopping or reducing blood loss immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning a diet for a client who is iron deficient. Which of the following foods high in iron should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red meat is a rich source of heme iron, highly bioavailable and effective for addressing iron deficiency. Other options have less or no significant iron content.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is no evidence that a high-fiber diet reduces skin cancer risk, indicating a misunderstanding. Other statements reflect correct preventive measures.