ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers about how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Avoiding prolonged sitting helps reduce strain on the back. B: Sleeping in a side-lying position with flexed knees can alleviate pressure on the lower back. D: Padded shoe insoles can provide cushioning and support to reduce strain on the back.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer indomethacin 75 mg PO bid. Available is indomethacin 25 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: mL = (75 mg x 5 mL) / 25 mg = 15 mL.
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 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 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a compression fracture of a spinal vertebra. During transport to the facility, the client was medicated with intravenous morphine. On arrival, the neurosurgeon determined urgent surgical intervention is indicated for the fracture. Staff members have been unable to reach the client's family. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate the neurosurgeon taking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergency situations where the client is incapacitated, implied consent may be invoked when urgent surgical intervention is required, and efforts to contact family have been unsuccessful.