ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with an arterial insufficiency ulcer. The nurse should plan interventions to address which priority issue?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ineffective tissue perfusion is the primary issue in arterial insufficiency ulcers, driving interventions to restore circulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a busy emergency department provides care for many clients who present with contusions, strains, or sprains. What are treatment modalities that are common to all of these musculoskeletal injuries? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Ice reduces swelling. B: Elevation minimizes edema. C: Rest prevents further injury. E: Compression controls swelling. D: Massage can worsen acute injuries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5-2.5mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer for the low range of the dosage range?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 165 mg
Rationale: 245 lb × 0.45 ≈ 110.25 kg; 110.25 kg × 1.5 mg/kg = 165.375 mg, rounded to 165 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A provider orders a diagnostic test for a client with a urinary tract infection. The test will determine the strain of bacteria causing the infection and determine the antibiotic that will treat the infection. The nurse knows this test is called which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine culture and sensitivity identifies the bacterial strain and effective antibiotics for UTI treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a cast in place for a fractured tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking capillary refill assesses circulation, critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome.