ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse identified 12 students with confirmed cases of influenza A. The families of the children are advised to keep the children home for a minimum of 5 to 7 days. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education regarding respiratory and hand hygiene is appropriate to prevent the spread of influenza and promote healthy behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
A client is brought to the Emergency Department as one of the first victims of a train accident. The client reports light-headedness, a weak pulse, and uncontrolled bleeding. Which priority tag should a triage nurse use to categorize this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A red tag is appropriate for a client with life-threatening injuries requiring immediate attention, such as uncontrolled bleeding and shock symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency room nurse is performing secondary triage on clients transported from the scene of a chemical spill. After caring for the clients, the EMS workers complained of nausea and dizziness. Which immediate interventions need to be taken by the triage nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Evacuating the emergency department and sending the client and EMS crew to decontamination are immediate interventions to protect safety and remove chemical hazards.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is conducting an educational program on various environmental pollutants. The nurse should emphasize that clients who have which of the following disorders are especially vulnerable to ozone effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asthma makes clients vulnerable to ozone effects, as ozone irritates the lungs, worsening asthma symptoms by causing inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduling energy-intensive activities when the client has higher energy levels conserves energy by aligning tasks with the client's peak alertness.