ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client with a knee injury
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a knee injury. When describing range-of-motion exercises, the nurse should explain that the knee is which of the following types of joints?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee is a hinge type of joint. A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that mainly allows for flexion and extension (and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation). The knee joint is formed by articulations between the patella, femur, and tibia.
Extract:
Client with rheumatoid arthritis
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Client reporting a headache and stiff neck
Question 3 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 a fracture
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority to assist in meeting this outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture, the highest priority nursing intervention to assist in meeting this outcome is to maintain immobilization and alignment for the client. This helps to ensure that the bones are in the correct position to heal properly.
Extract:
Older adult client lying on the floor next to the bed
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility finds an older adult client lying on the floor next to the bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first action the nurse should take is to check the client for injuries. The nurse should assess the client for any signs of injury or trauma and provide appropriate care as needed.