ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Custom N235 Final Summer 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in a trauma unit has received a report on a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluating chest expansion assesses breathing, a priority in trauma care per the ABCs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has an epidural hematoma following a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidural hematomas often present with a lucid interval followed by unconsciousness due to rapid bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client10 client who is experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following blood products should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Packed RBCs are used to restore blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity in hypovolemic shock.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a disposable three-chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak, a potential complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale: Calculation: (10 mEq/hr ÷ 40 mEq) × 500 mL = 125 mL/hr, ensuring the correct potassium infusion rate.