ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder ensures a clear scan of the pelvis and spine, improving DEXA accuracy.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
An 82-year-old diabetic client is being treated in the hospital for a sacral pressure ulcer. What age-related change is most likely to affect the client's course of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging delays wound healing due to reduced tissue regeneration, impacting pressure ulcer treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is talking with a young adult client who has a family history of osteoporosis, Which health promotion activity should the nurse recommend as a possible preventive measure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises increase bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk in those with a family history.
Question 5 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.