ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swimming, particularly gentle strokes like backstroke or freestyle, can be beneficial for individuals with low back pain as it's a low-impact exercise that supports the spine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broccoli is a good source of calcium and can contribute to increasing calcium levels in the diet.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fractures of the symphysis pubis and pelvis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings of a common complication of pelvic fractures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria (blood in the urine) can occur due to damage to the urinary structures in pelvic fractures, indicating potential injury to the bladder or urethra.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured tibia as a result of a fall. The client's x-ray shows that the bone is splinter Says fractured tibia is splintered into several pieces around the shaft. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following types of fractures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comminuted fractures involve the bone being broken into several fragments or pieces.