ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client in skeletal traction
Question 1 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction. The nurses should take action to correct. Which of the following problems with the traction setup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction and the weights rest against the foot of the bed, the nurse should take action to correct this problem with the traction setup. The weights should be hanging freely and not touching any part of the bed or floor.
Extract:
Client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the family to not let the client engage in strenuous activities for 1 week following a minor head injury. This can help prevent further injury and allow the client to rest and recover.
Extract:
Client with acute osteomyelitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing skeletal and skin traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly licensed nurse understands these therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skeletal traction is often better than skin traction for reducing and maintaining alignment of a fracture because it involves the insertion of pins, wires, or screws directly into the bone, allowing for greater force and stability.
Extract:
Client with an exacerbation of gout
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an exacerbation of gout. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: A nurse collecting data from a client who has an exacerbation of gout should expect to find edema, tophi, and erythema. Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when urate crystals accumulate in the joints, causing inflammation and intense pain.
Extract:
Client with a traumatic head injury
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a traumatic head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should report sudden sleepiness to the provider immediately if the client has a traumatic head injury. Sudden sleepiness can indicate an increase in intracranial pressure, which can be a life-threatening complication of a head injury.