ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client with acute osteomyelitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing skeletal and skin traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly licensed nurse understands these therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skeletal traction is often better than skin traction for reducing and maintaining alignment of a fracture because it involves the insertion of pins, wires, or screws directly into the bone, allowing for greater force and stability.
Extract:
Client with an ankle sprain
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: The nurse should instruct the client to elevate the affected ankle to the level of the heart. Elevation helps to reduce swelling and pain by promoting venous return and decreasing blood flow to the injured area.
Extract:
Client who had an open reduction internal fixation surgery
Question 3 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 reporting a headache and stiff neck
Question 4 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 rheumatoid arthritis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boutonniere deformity is an expected finding for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. It is a type of hand deformity that can occur in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It is characterized by a bent middle finger joint and a hyperextended fingertip.