ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation for a leg prosthesis fitting. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrapping the stump in a figure-eight configuration with an elastic bandage helps in shaping and reducing swelling, aiding in proper prosthesis fitting.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck's traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Examining the skin under the traction splint is important to assess for any skin breakdown or irritation. C: Monitoring peripheral pulses in the affected extremity is crucial to ensure adequate circulation distal to the traction. D: Assessing the temperature of the affected extremity is important to detect changes that might indicate circulatory compromise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in treating osteomyelitis and preventing its spread or worsening.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to complete in the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perform neurovascular checks of the extremities: Crucial to assess blood flow, sensation, and movement in the limb to identify any postoperative complications promptly.