ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a client who has third-degree frostbite to both lower extremities. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the legs reduces swelling and prevents further tissue damage in frostbite cases.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is presenting educational materials to a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy can prevent osteoporotic fractures by maintaining bone density post-hysterectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing treatment protocols for clients exposed to bioterrorism agents. For which of the following agents should the nurse plan to administerzion following exposure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smallpox vaccine can be administered post-exposure as prophylaxis to prevent disease development.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking in women over 35 increases the risk of cardiovascular events with oral contraceptives.