ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with osteoarthritis (OA) of the elbow's and fingers. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heberden and Bouchard nodes are characteristic findings in osteoarthritis. Heberden's nodes occur at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, and Bouchard's nodes occur at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with osteoarthritis (OA) of the elbow's and fingers. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heberden and Bouchard nodes are characteristic findings in osteoarthritis. Heberden's nodes occur at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, and Bouchard's nodes occur at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which of the following is an appropriate assignment for the newly graduated registered nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 42-year-old male with dark stools and the need for dietary teaching is a stable assignment, making it suitable for a newly graduated nurse.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a pregnant client who has been recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Which of the following is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain during pregnancy can exacerbate osteoarthritis symptoms, especially in weight-bearing joints, and should be considered when managing pain.
Question 5 of 5
After a cholecystectomy the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client in the right lateral position helps alleviate discomfort caused by CO2 retention after surgery, as it facilitates the release of trapped gas from the abdomen.