ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning the client by log rolling every 4 hours helps maintain alignment and prevent complications after spinal surgery.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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: Dose (mL) = 75 mg / 25 mg x 5 mL = 15 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple long bone fractures caused by a motor-vehicle crash that happened 24 hr ago. The client tells the nurse he is short of breath and experiencing chest pain. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following potential complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can cause chest pain and shortness of breath due to pulmonary embolism, especially after a traumatic injury or surgery.