ATI RN
ATI Custom Medical Surgical Nurse Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who is 4 hr postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking capillary refill every 4 hours monitors blood flow to the extremity, ensuring adequate circulation post-surgery. Other options are not standard or necessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment of a fracture. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to find first if the cast is too tight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Edema of the toes is the first sign of a tight cast due to impaired blood flow causing swelling. Coolness, immobility, and pallor may follow if untreated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who is 4 hr postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking capillary refill every 4 hours monitors blood flow to the extremity, ensuring adequate circulation post-surgery. Other options are not standard or necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will initially prescribe to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen is typically the first-line treatment for mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain due to its safety profile. Other medications may be considered later.
Question 5 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.