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,Question 1
A nurse on a Medical Surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should notify the rapid response team for
which of the following clients?
A. Client who has a pressure injury of the right heel whose blood glucose is 300mg/dL
B. Client who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath
C. Client who has blood on a pressure dressing in the femoral area following a cardiac catheterization
D. Client who has dark red coloration of left toes and absent pedal pulse
Correct Answer
B. Client who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath
Rational: SOB could be from a PE
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has ingested a toxic agent. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
take? (Select all that apply)
A. Induce vomitting
B. Instill activated charcoal
C. Perform a gastric lavage with aspiration
D. Administer syrup of ipecac
D. Infuse IV fluids
Correct Answer
B. Instill activated charcoal
C. Perform a gastric lavage with aspiration
D. administer IV fluids
Question 3
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who fell through the ice on a pond and is unresponsive and
breathing slowly. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
A. Remove wet clothing
B. Maintain normal room temperature
C. Apply warm blankets
D. Use a rapid rewarming water of 40 to 42
E. Infuse warmed IV fluids
Correct Answer
A. Remove wet clothing
C. Apply warm blankets
D. Use a rapid rewarming water of 40 to 42
E. Infuse warmed IV fluids
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, Question 4
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unresponsive. The clients partner states, "He was
pulling weeds in the yard and slumped to the ground." Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to
open the clients airway?
A. Head tilt, chin lift
B. Modified Jaw thrust
C. Hyperextension of the head
D. Flexion of the head
Correct Answer
A. Head tilt, chin lift
Question 5
A nurse is reviewing the common emergency management protocol for clients who have asystole. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take during this cardiac emergency?
A. Perform Defibrillation
B. Prepare for transcutaneous pacing
C. Administer epinephrine
D. Elevate the clients lower extremities
Correct Answer
C. Administer epinephrine
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty following the
diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
promote client compliance? Select all that apply
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning
B. Contact the clients support system
C. Assess for age related cognitive awareness
D. Encourage the use of daily medication dispenser
E. Provide educational materials for home use
Correct Answer
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning
B. Contact the clients support system
D. Encourage the use of daily medication dispenser
E. Provide educational materials for home use
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CONTENT MASTERY EXAM
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Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
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This Exam contains: ATI Medical Surgical Content
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,Question 1
A nurse on a Medical Surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should notify the rapid response team for
which of the following clients?
A. Client who has a pressure injury of the right heel whose blood glucose is 300mg/dL
B. Client who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath
C. Client who has blood on a pressure dressing in the femoral area following a cardiac catheterization
D. Client who has dark red coloration of left toes and absent pedal pulse
Correct Answer
B. Client who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath
Rational: SOB could be from a PE
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has ingested a toxic agent. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
take? (Select all that apply)
A. Induce vomitting
B. Instill activated charcoal
C. Perform a gastric lavage with aspiration
D. Administer syrup of ipecac
D. Infuse IV fluids
Correct Answer
B. Instill activated charcoal
C. Perform a gastric lavage with aspiration
D. administer IV fluids
Question 3
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who fell through the ice on a pond and is unresponsive and
breathing slowly. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
A. Remove wet clothing
B. Maintain normal room temperature
C. Apply warm blankets
D. Use a rapid rewarming water of 40 to 42
E. Infuse warmed IV fluids
Correct Answer
A. Remove wet clothing
C. Apply warm blankets
D. Use a rapid rewarming water of 40 to 42
E. Infuse warmed IV fluids
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, Question 4
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unresponsive. The clients partner states, "He was
pulling weeds in the yard and slumped to the ground." Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to
open the clients airway?
A. Head tilt, chin lift
B. Modified Jaw thrust
C. Hyperextension of the head
D. Flexion of the head
Correct Answer
A. Head tilt, chin lift
Question 5
A nurse is reviewing the common emergency management protocol for clients who have asystole. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take during this cardiac emergency?
A. Perform Defibrillation
B. Prepare for transcutaneous pacing
C. Administer epinephrine
D. Elevate the clients lower extremities
Correct Answer
C. Administer epinephrine
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty following the
diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
promote client compliance? Select all that apply
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning
B. Contact the clients support system
C. Assess for age related cognitive awareness
D. Encourage the use of daily medication dispenser
E. Provide educational materials for home use
Correct Answer
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning
B. Contact the clients support system
D. Encourage the use of daily medication dispenser
E. Provide educational materials for home use
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