ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in treating osteomyelitis and preventing its spread or worsening.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both heat and ice can be used to alleviate discomfort associated with osteoarthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning the client by log rolling every 4 hours helps maintain alignment and prevent complications after spinal surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assessing a client who has multiple fractures in his left leg notes increasing edema. The nurse should recognize this finding as an early manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome presents with increasing edema, pain, and possible neurological deficits due to increased pressure within a closed fascial compartment.
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.