ATI RN
ATI n300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has completed a blood product transfusion for the treatment of thrombocytopenia. How would the nurse know that treatment has been successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of platelet transfusion is to increase platelet count to reduce bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. The client lost consciousness. has an open fracture of the left tibia, and active bleeding at the fracture site. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a trauma patient with loss of consciousness, cervical spine injury must be assumed. Immobilization prevents further damage while other interventions are performed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has completed a blood product transfusion for the treatment of thrombocytopenia. How would the nurse know that treatment has been successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of platelet transfusion is to increase platelet count to reduce bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBC's) to a patient whose blood type is A- (negative). The nurse knows that this patient can receive transfusions from which blood types? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: A- patients can receive A- (same type) and O- (universal donor) blood, as these lack antigens that could trigger an immune response.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to start a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Which IV site should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 20-gauge catheter with normal saline is suitable for PRBC transfusion due to compatibility and adequate size.