ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty, the nurse should include information on preventing hip flexion of the affected extremity. This can help prevent dislocation of the new hip joint and promote healing.
Extract:
Client reporting a headache and stiff neck
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a community health clinic is caring for a client who reports a headache and stiff neck. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache and stiff neck are symptoms that could be associated with various conditions, including infections such as meningitis. A fever often accompanies infections, and checking the client's temperature helps in identifying if there is a fever, which could be indicative of an infection requiring further evaluation and treatment.
Extract:
Client with osteoporosis taking calcium carbonate
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: 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:
Client with a traumatic head injury
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a traumatic head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should report sudden sleepiness to the provider immediately if the client has a traumatic head injury. Sudden sleepiness can indicate an increase in intracranial pressure, which can be a life-threatening complication of a head injury.
Extract:
Client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the family to not let the client engage in strenuous activities for 1 week following a minor head injury. This can help prevent further injury and allow the client to rest and recover.