ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 lighter in weight than plaster casts, making them more comfortable for the patient.
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 caring for a client who has a prescription for balanced skeletal traction with a Thomas splint for the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent pressure points from developing around the edges of the splint?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the weights intermittently helps relieve pressure and prevents tissue damage around the edges of the splint.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is postoperative following below-the-knee amputation. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following nutrients is necessary for wound healing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, an important protein in wound healing and tissue repair.