ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K supports bone mineralization; reducing its intake is not beneficial for osteoporosis prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is seeing an elderly male client for the first time. During the physical assessment of the skin on the lower legs the skin is pale and cool to touch. The nurse notes small circular ulcers on the soles of his feet. From these findings, the nurse knows that the client has a problem with circulation. Which of the circulation condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale, cool skin and circular ulcers on the feet indicate arterial insufficiency, characterized by reduced blood flow leading to tissue ischemia and ulceration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing vitamin K intake is incorrect, as it supports bone health, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 84-year-old female client who was brought to the emergency room by her daughter, who related that her mother has had very recent mental status changes and periods of incontinence. What condition should the nurse first suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: UTIs commonly cause confusion and incontinence in elderly patients, making it the primary suspicion.
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, particularly pulmonary embolism, is indicated by shortness of breath and chest pain, common in immobilized trauma patients.