ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing pillows between the legs maintains hip alignment, preventing dislocation. Leaning forward, removing the wedge, or elevating knees increase dislocation risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an indication the wound is healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark red granulation tissue indicates new connective tissue and blood vessel formation, a sign of wound healing. Light yellow exudate may suggest infection, dry brown eschar is dead tissue that hinders healing, and firm wound tissue is not a specific healing indicator.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has endometriosis about the adverse effects of leuprolide. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leuprolide can cause bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Pallor, increased appetite, and hypoglycemia are not common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting lesions to resolve in 6 weeks aligns with the healing timeline for genital herpes. Antibiotics are ineffective, natural skin condoms don't prevent transmission, and medication duration varies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for developing DVTs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral contraceptive use increases the risk of DVT due to its effect on clotting factors. Cirrhosis, hypertension, and NSAID use are not significant risk factors.