ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Final Exam 0924 Questions
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Medical History
Client fell on ice 24 hr ago landing on left arm. Had pain after impact and states, "I thought I bruised it." Arm began Welling immediately after fall. The client applied ice and elevated the extremity at home. Self- administered ibuprofen for pain. Swelling continued throughout day and night with pain increasing
History: Osteoporosis that is managed with ibuprofen 600 mg PO three times daily
Compression fracture T11 and T12 4 years ago
Medications: Multivitamin PO daily. Alendronate 70 mg PO weekly
Nurses Notes
Client presents to the emergency department accompanied by their partner. Reports severe pain in left arm a hand. Rates pain as a 10 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Pain increases with movement. Left forearm and hand edematous and skin is taut. Abrasions noted on left forearm and palm of left hand. Left hand and fingers pale and cool to touch with weak radial pulse noted. Right radial pulse strong. Left forearm ecchymotic. Client states, "The fingers on my left hand feel numb and tingly." Capillary refill greater than 5 seconds in left hand, right hand less than 3 seconds.
Vitals
BP: 132/84 mm Hg
Pulse rate: 86/min
Respirations: 18/min
Temperature: 37.4° C (99.3° F)
Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air
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Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
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Parameter to Monitor
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The symptoms indicate acute compartment syndrome. Preparing for a fasciotomy and requesting pain medication are critical actions. Monitoring neurovascular status and WBC count assesses progress and potential infection.
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