ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling and difficulty swallowing indicate potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. The client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The constant urge to void is common due to bladder irritation from the catheter and irrigation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling and difficulty swallowing indicate potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which postoperative complication is the priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemorrhage is the priority due to the risk of significant blood loss post-TURP.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal symptoms and asks the nurse about menopausal hormone therapy (HT). The nurse should inform the client that HT is not recommended due to which of the following findings in the client's medical history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy is contraindicated in clients with a history of breast cancer due to the risk of cancer recurrence.