ATI RN
ATI n300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What action priority in preventing anaphylactic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying and documenting allergies before administering medications or treatments helps prevent exposure to known allergens, reducing the risk of anaphylaxis.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an initial interview of a client who has a neurologic deficit. Which actions by the nurse are MOST appropriate? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Establishing trust, observing physical signs, reviewing medications, and assessing substance use are critical for a comprehensive neurological assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following measures would the nurse emphasize to assist the client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia in managing their pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with trigeminal neuralgia may experience severe pain on one side of the face, especially when chewing. Chewing on the unaffected side reduces pain by avoiding stimulation of the affected nerve.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult with a burn injury. The following parts of the patient's body were burned: anterior and posterior right arm, posterior trunk. and posterior right leg. Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage that is involved.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the Rule of Nines: Entire right arm (9%) + Posterior trunk (18%) + Posterior right leg (9%) = 36% TBSA.