ATI RN
ATI n300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client who has sustained blunt abdominal trauma is admitted to the ICU. Upon assessment the nurse notices the following vital signs: T-99F; HR- 148: RR-38; B/P-60/40. The client is diaphoretic and restless. The following selections are approved by the ICU physician. What would be the PRIORITY nurse's action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client is in hypovolemic shock due to suspected internal bleeding. Lowering the head of the bed improves cerebral perfusion, increasing IV fluids restores intravascular volume, and checking pulse oximetry ensures adequate oxygenation. This is the priority action to stabilize the client.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse understand is correct when implementing a primary assessment for clients suffering major trauma? The primary assessment:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary assessment is focused on identifying life-threatening problems using the ABCDs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability).
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old client is seen in the Emergency Department after a fall at home. The client is slightly confused, malnourished, and severely dehydrated. The client is reluctant to say what happened and her daughter constantly interrupts, not allowing the client to answer. Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's reluctance and daughter's interruptions suggest potential elder abuse, making private assessment the priority.
Question 5 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.