ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a busy emergency department provides care for many clients who present with contusions, strains, or sprains. What are treatment modalities that are common to all of these musculoskeletal injuries? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Ice reduces swelling. B: Elevation minimizes edema. C: Rest prevents further injury. E: Compression controls swelling. D: Massage can worsen acute injuries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is malnourished with poor skin integrity. The nurse should utilize which type of dressing to protect the client's bony prominences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-adherent dressings minimize trauma to fragile skin over bony prominences, suitable for malnourished clients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse notes increasing edema in the calf of a client who has multiple fractures of the leg. The nurse should recognize that increasing edema is a manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing edema in a fractured leg suggests acute compartment syndrome due to pressure buildup in muscle compartments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with acute pyelonephritis. Which area should the nurse percuss to assess for pain related to pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The costovertebral angle is percussed to assess kidney tenderness, a hallmark of pyelonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake dilutes urine, reducing stone formation and aiding passage in urolithiasis.