ATI RN
ATI Custom Medical Surgical Nurse Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will initially prescribe to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen is typically the first-line treatment for mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain due to its safety profile. Other medications may be considered later.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for several clients and is considering the clients' risk for stroke. Which of the following conditions places the client at risk for an ischemic embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic atrial fibrillation increases the risk of ischemic embolic stroke due to clot formation in the heart. Other conditions may cause different stroke types.
Question 3 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: Sudden sleepiness may indicate increased intracranial pressure, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate reporting. Headache, diplopia, and ataxia are concerning but less urgent.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Skin traction, being less invasive, allows more mobility than skeletal traction, which involves pins in the bone. Other statements are incorrect or not necessarily true.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who fell and injured her ankle. The ankle appears swollen and ecchymotic. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Applying a compression bandage reduces swelling and supports the injured area. Elevating the foot promotes venous return to decrease swelling. Checking toes for color, temperature, and sensation assesses for nerve or vascular damage. Heat can increase swelling and inflammation, and encouraging range of motion may worsen the injury.