ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of falls about home safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing a bath seat in the shower helps prevent falls while bathing by providing a stable and secure place to sit.
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 generally lighter than plaster casts, enhancing patient comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fractures of the symphysis pubis and pelvis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings of a common complication of pelvic fractures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria (blood in the urine) can occur due to damage to the urinary structures in pelvic fractures, indicating potential injury to the bladder or urethra.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and pain in his right palm, index finger, and middle finger. The client reports working with a keyboard most of the time while at work. The nurse suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following tests should the nurse request that the client perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the wrist at a 90-degree flexion for about a minute might reproduce symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, aiding in the diagnosis.
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.