ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notes increasing edema in the calf of a client who has multiple fractures of the leg. The nurse should recognize that increasing edema is a manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing edema in a fractured leg suggests acute compartment syndrome due to pressure buildup in muscle compartments.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from a client who is at risk for primary osteoporosis. Which of the following findings is a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle reduces bone density, increasing osteoporosis risk, unlike obesity which is protective.
Question 4 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: Antibiotics are the priority to treat the bacterial infection causing osteomyelitis, preventing complications.
Question 5 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.