ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assessing a client who has multiple fractures in his left leg notes increasing edema. The nurse should recognize this finding as an early manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome presents with increasing edema, pain, and possible neurological deficits due to increased pressure within a closed fascial compartment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both heat and ice can be used to alleviate discomfort associated with osteoarthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is postoperative following below-the-knee amputation. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following nutrients is necessary for wound healing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, an important protein in wound healing and tissue repair.
Question 4 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 in case of emergency airway obstruction or any other urgent situation necessitating the removal of the fixation wires.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to complete in the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perform neurovascular checks of the extremities: Crucial to assess blood flow, sensation, and movement in the limb to identify any postoperative complications promptly.