ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a fractured hip and will require rehabilitative care. The client's family asks the nurse for information about this type of care. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rehabilitative care often involves educating the primary caregiver to assist the client in recovery, promoting independence and adaptation to any residual limitations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for balanced skeletal traction with a Thomas splint for the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent pressure points from developing around the edges of the splint?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning the client helps distribute pressure evenly, reducing the risk of pressure points around the splint edges. Removing weights disrupts traction, lotion may cause irritation, and a foot plate does not address splint pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an intermaxillary fixation as a result of multiple facial fractures. Which of the following types of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wire cutters are essential for emergency release of fixation wires in case of airway obstruction or other complications following intermaxillary fixation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking briskly is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens bones without the high fracture risk associated with high-impact activities, suitable for osteoporosis management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new short-leg cast on his lower leg to treat an ankle fracture. Which of the following findings requires immediate notification of the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to flex toes suggests potential neurovascular compromise, such as nerve or circulatory impairment, requiring immediate provider notification to prevent complications.