ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with an emergency response team in caring for a group of people who may have been exposed to anthrax while doing farm work. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is crucial for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the development of anthrax after exposure to spores.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a client who has been exposed to sarin gas following a bioterrorism attack. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sarin gas, a nerve agent, can cause seizures, necessitating seizure precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a deep laceration on her left lower forearm and is bleeding heavily from the wound. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first step to control severe bleeding and stabilize the wound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing triage on the incident scene for several clients following a mass casualty event. The nurse should assign a red tag to which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An open traumatic brain injury with agonal breaths requires immediate life-saving intervention, warranting a red tag.
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.