ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying well hydrated can help prevent gout attacks and kidney stones, which can be a side effect of allopurinol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers on how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Applying heat, sleeping in a side-lying position with flexed knees, and avoiding prolonged sitting help reduce back strain and pain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the differences 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 lighter than plaster casts, made from materials like fiberglass.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, blocking the bile duct and leading to inflammation.