ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client with an exacerbation of gout
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an exacerbation of gout. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: A nurse collecting data from a client who has an exacerbation of gout should expect to find edema, tophi, and erythema. Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when urate crystals accumulate in the joints, causing inflammation and intense pain.
Extract:
Older adult client with an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall, in Buck's traction
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client on an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall. The client is in Buck's traction and will have hip prosthesis surgery in the morning. The nurse should reinforce with the client that this type of traction promotes which of the following outcomes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should reinforce to the client that Buck's traction promotes relief from muscle spasms. Buck's traction is a type of skin traction that is widely used for fractures of the femur and hip. It uses splints, bandages, and adhesive tapes to position a limb near the fracture and then applies pressure using weights and pulleys.
Extract:
Client with a lower-leg cast reporting skin irritation around the upper edge
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports skin irritation around the upper edge of the cast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a client reports skin irritation around the upper edge of a lower-leg cast, the nurse should petal the edges of the cast. This involves applying adhesive strips or moleskin around the edges of the cast to smooth them out and prevent them from rubbing against the skin.
Extract:
Client with osteoporosis taking calcium carbonate
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and is taking calcium carbonate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should monitor the client for flank pain as an adverse effect of taking calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. One of the side effects of calcium carbonate is the formation of kidney stones, which can cause flank pain.
Extract:
Woman collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should call emergency medical services if they find a woman who has collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. These symptoms could indicate a stroke or other serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention.