ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning preoperative care for a client who has a fractured wrist. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative diazepam reduces anxiety and facilitates anesthesia induction, appropriate for wrist fracture surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is preparing for a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following statements is true regarding the postoperative placement of a prosthesis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients need to do special exercises to strengthen the remaining limb and prepare for prosthesis use, which is essential for rehabilitation. Prostheses are not adjustable for different shoes, as they are custom-made. Fitting occurs after healing, not during surgery. Dressings are for healing, not prosthesis cushioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a rotator cuff injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with abduction of the arm at the shoulder is a common finding in clients with a rotator cuff injury. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and facilitate its movement. When these muscles or tendons are injured, movements such as lifting the arm away from the body (abduction) can become painful and difficult.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum creatinine is a direct indicator of renal function, elevated in SLE-related kidney impairment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has lung cancer and is scheduled for a lobectomy. The nurse should prepare the client to expect which of the following after the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The placement of a chest tube is a standard part of care following a lobectomy. The chest tube allows for drainage of fluid and air from the pleural space, ensuring proper lung expansion and preventing complications such as pneumothorax. Patients should be educated about the chest tube's purpose, care, and the sensations they may experience while the tube is in place.