ATI RN
ATI Custom Medical Surgical Nurse Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is the priority for acute osteomyelitis to treat the underlying infection. Nutrition, debridement, and antipyretics are supportive but secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for several clients and is considering the clients' risk for stroke. Which of the following conditions places the client at risk for an ischemic embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic atrial fibrillation increases the risk of ischemic embolic stroke due to clot formation in the heart. Other conditions may cause different stroke types.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult client in an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall. The client is in Buck's traction and will have hip prosthesis surgery in the morning. The nurse should reinforce with the client that this type of traction promotes which of the following outcomes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Buck’s traction relieves muscle spasms by applying gentle pressure to align the fracture. It does not reduce the fracture or involve pins.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at T-4. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to prevent autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing bladder distention reduces the risk of autonomic dysreflexia, which can be triggered by a full bladder or bowels. Monitoring and analgesia are not preventive measures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the ankle to heart level reduces swelling per the RICE method. Tight compression, weight-bearing, and heat in the first 24 hours can worsen the injury.