ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A topical corticosteroid is prescribed by the primary health care provider for a child with contact dermatitis. Which instruction should the nurse give the parent about applying the cream?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topical corticosteroids should be applied in a thin layer to the affected area and gently rubbed in to ensure proper absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a child during a well exam. The nurse discovers that one leg is shorter than the other. Which is most likely the cause of the difference in leg length?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epiphyseal plate fracture can inhibit growth, causing leg length discrepancy.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has an as needed prescription for ondansetron. For which condition would the nurse administer this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly female with osteoporosis. When teaching the client, the nurse should include information about which major complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone fractures are the major complication of osteoporosis due to weakened bones.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient that has undergone a tonsillectomy, the nurse's priority assessment in identifying a potential complication would include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous swallowing may indicate bleeding, a critical post-tonsillectomy complication.