ATI RN
ATI Custom Medical Surgical Nurse Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
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? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Edema, tophi, and erythema are expected in gout due to urate crystal accumulation causing inflammation. Tight skin and symmetrical joint pain are not typical, as gout usually affects one joint.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the ankle to heart level reduces swelling per the RICE method. Tight compression, weight-bearing, and heat in the first 24 hours can worsen the injury.
Question 3 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: Flank pain may indicate kidney stones, a potential side effect of calcium carbonate. Urinary retention, tinnitus, and bradycardia are not commonly associated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been placed in halo traction to immobilize his cervical spine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves comfort and reduces complications like aspiration in halo traction. Supine positioning, pelvic girdles, or foot elevation are not required.
Question 5 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction. The nurses should take action to correct this. Which of the following problems with the traction setup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights resting against the bed reduce traction effectiveness and must be corrected to hang freely. Other options describe correct traction setup.