ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abduction prevents hip dislocation by keeping the leg away from the midline, maintaining joint stability post-arthroplasty.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the admission prescriptions for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silodosin, an alpha-blocker, treats BPH symptoms by relaxing prostate and bladder neck muscles, easing urination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as contributing to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-purine diet increases uric acid, forming crystals and stones, contributing to urolithiasis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a wedge pillow between the legs maintains hip abduction, preventing adduction and reducing the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 1 mg ÷ 0.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.