ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client following an automobile crash in which the client was unrestrained and thrown from the vehicle. When assessing the client, the nurse observes clear fluid draining from the client's nose. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning the nose gently with a bulb syringe helps clear the nasal passage without causing further trauma.
Question 2 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 the toes could indicate compartment syndrome or nerve damage, which requires immediate attention to prevent further complications like tissue damage or loss of function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive Phalen's sign, where numbness or tingling occurs when the wrist is flexed for 60 seconds, is characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome due to median nerve compression in the wrist.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer naproxen 500 mg PO BID for a client who has osteoarthritis. The amount available is naproxen 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 20 mL
Rationale: Dose (mL) = 500 mg / 125 mg x 5 mL = 20 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe gangrenous infection of the right lower extremity. The nurse should plan preoperative teaching based on the possibility of which of the following amputation procedures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative teaching should be realistic and focus on managing pain expectations post amputation. Gradual reduction in severe pain might be an achievable goal.