ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has strained her back muscles while preparing to move to a new apartment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bending at the knees helps maintain a proper posture and reduces strain on the back muscles while lifting heavy objects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in treating osteomyelitis and preventing its spread or worsening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr. Available is heparin 25.000 units in dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 32 mL
Rationale: mL/hr = (1600 units/hr x 500 mL) / 25,000 units = 32 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers about 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,D
Rationale: A: Avoiding prolonged sitting helps reduce strain on the back. B: Sleeping in a side-lying position with flexed knees can alleviate pressure on the lower back. D: Padded shoe insoles can provide cushioning and support to reduce strain on the back.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swimming, particularly gentle strokes like backstroke or freestyle, can be beneficial for individuals with low back pain as it's a low-impact exercise that supports the spine.