ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia with a nosebleed poses an immediate hemorrhage risk, requiring priority attention. Other conditions are less urgent as they are chronic or stable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpating the dorsalis pedis pulse ensures circulation post-fixator application. Dependent positioning, gauze wrapping, or clamp adjustment risk complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a halo device and is reviewing new prescriptions from the provider. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Driving with a halo device is unsafe due to restricted neck movement; this prescription requires clarification. Other instructions are appropriate for halo device care.
Question 4 of 5
inely A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder cancer and a WBC count of 900/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC count of 900/mm3 indicates neutropenia, increasing infection risk; avoiding raw fruits reduces bacterial exposure. Contact isolation, prolonged pressure, and negative pressure rooms are not indicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Banana allergies are associated with latex-fruit syndrome, increasing latex allergy risk due to shared proteins. Other substances are unrelated to banana allergies.