ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on bioterrorism. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the primary rationale for designating an area for decontamination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A decontamination area prevents secondary contamination of the facility and personnel by removing contaminants.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia and respiratory distress in a sucking chest wound.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling and difficulty swallowing indicate potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide mononitrate, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause severe hypotension due to their additive vasodilatory effects.
Question 5 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.