ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client with a fracture
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority to assist in meeting this outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture, the highest priority nursing intervention to assist in meeting this outcome is to maintain immobilization and alignment for the client. This helps to ensure that the bones are in the correct position to heal properly.
Extract:
Client who had an open reduction internal fixation surgery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing a neurovascular check for a client who had an open reduction internal fixation surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible manifestations of compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The nurse should identify absence of pulse, altered sensation of the toes, and cool skin as possible manifestations of compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that can occur following surgery or injury, characterized by increased pressure within a muscle compartment that can lead to decreased blood flow and nerve damage.
Extract:
Client postoperative following right total hip arthroplasty
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should place the client's right leg in abduction following a right total hip arthroplasty. Abduction means moving the leg away from the midline of the body. This position helps to prevent hip dislocation by keeping the hip joint in proper alignment.
Extract:
Client postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty
Question 4 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 in skeletal traction
Question 5 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction. The nurses should take action to correct. Which of the following problems with the traction setup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction and the weights rest against the foot of the bed, the nurse should take action to correct this problem with the traction setup. The weights should be hanging freely and not touching any part of the bed or floor.