ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis about increasing her calcium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client consume frequently?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collards are a good source of calcium, essential for bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a wedge pillow between the legs maintains hip abduction, preventing adduction and reducing the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces infection risk in neutropenic clients with low white blood cell counts.
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: D
Rationale: Preventing hip flexion of the affected extremity is correct because excessive hip flexion can increase the risk of dislocation after a total hip arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. (Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1000 mL ÷ 200 mL/hr = 5 hours. The infusion will take 5 hours.