ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with musculoskeletal trauma asks the nurse about the difference between a strain and a sprain. Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sprain involves ligament damage at a joint, unlike strains (muscle/tendon) or incorrect associations with fractures or heat treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an acute exacerbation of Crohn's Disease with severe diarrhea for the last two days. The nurse knows that which of the following is the priority risk for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe diarrhea risks fluid and electrolyte imbalances, potentially causing life-threatening complications, prioritizing over skin integrity, pain, or malnutrition.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department complaining of headaches and blurred vision. The client's vital signs are as follows, Pulse 102 beats/minute, BP 172/92. RR 20 breaths/minute, SpO2.97% on room air temperature of 98.64. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High BP with headaches and blurred vision suggests hypertensive emergency; IV hydralazine addresses this, unlike irrelevant oxygen, acetaminophen, or fluids.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery in ine pre-operative setting. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the RN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining surgery details is the surgeon's responsibility, not the RN's, unlike witnessing consent, assessments, and checklists.
Question 5 of 5
Which action should the nurse take first when discovering a fire in the client's bathroom trash can?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the client to safety is the priority to prevent injury, before pulling alarms, extinguishing, or closing doors.