ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an intermaxillary fixation as a result of multiple facial fractures. Which of the following types of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wire cutters are essential in case of emergency airway obstruction or any other urgent situation necessitating the removal of the fixation wires.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the elastic bandage on the stump of a client who had a right below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dressing forming a cone shape over the stump suggests excessive tightness, which can impede circulation and create a tourniquet effect, leading to complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of infection at the pin sites?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a classic sign of infection and warrants further investigation, especially when associated with other symptoms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer indomethacin 75 mg PO bid. Available is indomethacin 25 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: mL = (75 mg x 5 mL) / 25 mg = 15 mL.