ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client following arthroscopic knee surgery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apply ice to the affected area: Cold therapy helps reduce swelling and pain, promoting healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new short-leg cast on his lower leg to treat an ankle fracture. Which of the following findings requires immediate notification of the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to flex the toes could indicate compartment syndrome or nerve damage, which requires immediate attention to prevent further complications like tissue damage or loss of function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the difference between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic casts are lighter in weight than plaster casts, making them more comfortable for the patient.
Question 4 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 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.