ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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 caring for a client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. During the nursing assessment, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postmenopausal bleeding is a common and significant symptom of endometrial cancer, warranting further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia and respiratory distress in a sucking chest wound.
Question 5 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.