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 generally lighter than plaster casts, enhancing patient comfort.
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 teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing jewelry is important as metal objects might interfere with the imaging during the DXA scan.
Question 4 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 5 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.