ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a fractured hip and will require rehabilitative care. The client's family asks the nurse for information about this type of care. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emphasizing complete recovery aligns with the goals of rehabilitative care, which aims for maximal restoration of function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing jewelry is important as metal objects might interfere with the imaging during the DXA scan.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has strained her back muscles while preparing to move to a new apartment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bending at the knees helps maintain a proper posture and reduces strain on the back muscles while lifting heavy objects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative hip arthroplasty and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1 mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hr. The client weighs 95 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 43.2 mg
Rationale:
To calculate the dose: 95 lbs / 2.2 = 43.18 kg.
Then, 43.18 kg x 1 mg/kg = 43.18 mg, rounded to 43.2 mg.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe gangrenous infection of the right lower extremity. The nurse should plan preoperative teaching based on the possibility of which of the following amputation procedures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative teaching should be realistic and focus on managing pain expectations post amputation. Gradual reduction in severe pain might be an achievable goal.