ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stretching exercises help improve flexibility and can assist in maintaining and enhancing range of motion without risking bone injury in osteoporosis.
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Respiratory rate: 18/min
Blood pressure: 132/82 mm Hg SaO2: 96% on room air
Day 2
0600:
Temperature: 38.4°C (101.1°F) Heart rate: 92/min
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Blood pressure: 142/80 mm Hg SaO2: 94% on room air
Question 3 of 5
For each potential precaution, click to specify if the precaution is indicated or contraindicated for a client who has had a total hip arthroplasty.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hr. | ||
| Obtain a culture of the drainage from the surgical site. | ||
| Anticipate the administration of antibiotics. | ||
| Ensure an abductor pillow is in place while the client is in bed. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Encouraging coughing and deep breathing helps prevent postoperative complications like atelectasis and pneumonia. B: Obtaining a culture can help identify potential pathogens. C: A temperature rise could indicate infection, so antibiotics might be necessary. E: An abductor pillow helps prevent dislocation of the hip prosthesis by maintaining proper alignment.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as being the highest in calcium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Canned salmon, especially with bones, is rich in calcium due to the edible bones that are included.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both heat and ice can be used to alleviate discomfort associated with osteoarthritis.