ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is the triage officer in the emergency department when four clients arrive following a factory explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse care for first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The unconscious client with a sucking chest wound and high respiratory rate needs immediate attention to stabilize breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving treatment for stage IV ovarian cancer and asks the nurse to discuss her prognosis. The client plans to have aggressive surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments. Which of the following prognoses should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A guarded prognosis reflects uncertainty due to advanced disease and treatment intensity.
Question 3 of 5
During the primary assessment of a victim of a motor vehicle collision, the nurse determines that the patient has an unobstructed airway. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observing respiratory effort ensures adequate breathing in the primary survey.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who was admitted with a history of multiple myeloma. The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone breakdown in multiple myeloma releases calcium, increasing levels.
Question 5 of 5
Following an earthquake, patients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and transported to the emergency department (ED). Which patient will the nurse need to assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red-tagged patients have critical conditions requiring immediate assessment.