ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 lighter in weight than plaster casts, making them more comfortable for the patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the elastic bandage on the stump of a client who had a right below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dressing forming a cone shape over the stump suggests excessive tightness, which can impede circulation and create a tourniquet effect, leading to complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning the client by log rolling every 4 hours helps maintain alignment and prevent complications after spinal surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute ankle sprain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A: Placing a compression bandage helps reduce swelling and provides support to the injured ankle. C: Rest is crucial in the initial phase of an ankle sprain to allow healing and prevent further injury. D: Elevating the ankle above heart level helps reduce swelling by promoting venous return.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a compression fracture of a spinal vertebra. During transport to the facility, the client was medicated with intravenous morphine. On arrival, the neurosurgeon determined urgent surgical intervention is indicated for the fracture. Staff members have been unable to reach the client's family. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate the neurosurgeon taking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergency situations where the client is incapacitated, implied consent may be invoked when urgent surgical intervention is required, and efforts to contact family have been unsuccessful.