ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Final Exam 0924 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about the purpose of a footplate on the bed of a client whose leg is in Buck's traction. Which of the following statements indicates the AP understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The footplate helps to prevent foot drop by maintaining proper alignment of the foot and leg in Buck's traction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who sustained a head injury. The nurse notes the client's IV fluids are infusing at 125 mL/hr. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuing the rate at 125 mL/hr is appropriate for maintaining the current IV fluid regimen unless there are specific orders or conditions that require a change.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Bone pain is common in ESRD due to disturbances in calcium and phosphate metabolism, leading to renal osteodystrophy. Slurred speech is a typical finding in ESRD. Pruritus is a common symptom in ESRD due to the buildup of uremic toxins and alterations in calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy. Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pale pink urine is expected as some bleeding is normal following a transurethral prostatectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an epidural hematoma. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An epidural hematoma often presents with a brief period of lucidity followed by a rapid decline in consciousness due to arterial bleeding.