ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a puncture wound on his foot. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Localized erythema (redness) around the site of the puncture wound is a classic sign of inflammation and infection seen in acute osteomyelitis.
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 at a follow-up clinic visit for acute low back pain. A goal for this client is to use proper body mechanics at all times. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is meeting this goal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing weight on the heels helps maintain better balance and proper body mechanics when moving an object.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the difference between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic casts are generally lighter than plaster casts, enhancing patient comfort.
Question 5 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.