ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about causes for developing hearing loss, which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged exposure to loud noises causes noise-induced hearing loss. Environmental toxins can also contribute, but noise exposure is the most direct and common risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has sustained severe burn injuries in a grease fire. The nurse shades in a diagram indicating the burned surface areas. Using the Rule of Nines, the nurse should estimate that the client has burned what percentage of body surface area? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 31.5
Rationale: Using the Rule of Nines, the anterior trunk is 18%, each upper limb (upper arm) is 4.5%, and each forearm is 2.25%. The calculation yields 24.75% for anterior and 6.75% for posterior, totaling 31.5% of body surface area burned.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should cause the nurse to anticipate the client might be experiencing a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension and tachypnea are signs of hemorrhage due to decreased blood volume and compensatory increased respiratory rate. Diaphoresis may occur but is less specific, while bradycardia and diarrhea are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about the changes that occur in the eye when clients experience retinal detachment. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from its supporting tissues and blood vessels, leading to vision loss. Other options describe different eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or cataracts.
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.