ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a left lower arm fracture. Which of the following findings indicates impaired venous return in the client's affected arm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing edema is a sign of impaired venous return as it indicates a buildup of fluid in the tissues, which can occur if the veins are not effectively returning blood to the heart.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a significant risk after TURP and can be life-threatening. It is considered a priority because active bleeding can lead to shock and requires immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a cyclic pattern of increasing and decreasing tidal volumes followed by periods of apnea, fitting the description provided.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that strengthens back muscles without stressing the spine, ideal for low back pain.