ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a cast in place for a fractured tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking capillary refill assesses circulation, critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse needs to infuse three 1L bags over 12 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump to run in millilitres per hour?(Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 250 mL/h
Rationale:
Total volume = 3 × 1000 mL = 3000 mL; 3000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 250 mL/h, the infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K supports bone mineralization; reducing its intake is not beneficial for osteoporosis prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A gerontologic nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about integumentary changes that occur in older adults, such as thinning skin. How should these students best integrate these changes into care planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thinning skin increases susceptibility to shearing injuries, requiring precautions like lift sheets to prevent skin tears.