ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment of a fracture. If the cast is too tight, which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pallor (pale color) of the toes is an early sign of compromised blood circulation due to constriction from a tight cast.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as being the highest in calcium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Canned salmon, especially with bones, is rich in calcium due to the edible bones that are included.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of falls about home safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing a bath seat in the shower helps prevent falls while bathing by providing a stable and secure place to sit.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an unrepaired femur fracture of the midshaft. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing an assessment of the client's neurovascular status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the femoral pulse helps assess the adequacy of blood flow and peripheral circulation in the lower extremity distal to the fracture site.
Question 5 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.