ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with right lower lobe pneumonia. What information should be provided for this client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding crowds (
A) reduces infection risk during recovery. Reporting temperature elevations (
C) ensures timely intervention for complications. Finishing antibiotics (
D) prevents infection resurgence and resistance. Immediate activity increase (
B) risks fatigue, and e-cigarettes (E) are not advised due to health risks.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being considered for a total hip replacement. The nurse understands that contraindications for this procedure include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Bleeding disorders pose a risk of excessive bleeding during and after surgery. An active infection can complicate the healing process and increase the risk of prosthetic joint infection. While immobility may indicate a need for the surgery, it is not a contraindication. Advanced osteoporosis can compromise the bone's ability to support the prosthetic, making surgery less viable. Severe pain is one of the primary indications for considering hip replacement surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A client returns to the unit after undergoing a total hip replacement with a cemented prosthesis. Which order should the nurse anticipate regarding weight bearing status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Full weight bearing is often allowed immediately after surgery with a cemented prosthesis to facilitate early mobility.
Toe touch weight bearing is typically reserved for certain types of hip surgeries, not cemented prostheses. Non-weight bearing is usually for surgeries with significant healing time required for the bone. Partial weight bearing may be prescribed in some cases but is less common with cemented prostheses.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. This client should be placed on which type of precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutropenic precautions are for immunocompromised clients to prevent infections. Airborne precautions are for pathogens spread through the air. Contact precautions prevent the spread of infections through direct or indirect contact. Droplet precautions are for pathogens spread through large droplets.
Question 5 of 5
A client receives a tuberculin (PPD) skin test on Thursday at 1200. The nurse documents on the medication record that the results need to be read:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PPD results are read 48-72 hours post-administration; Sunday morning (
A) is within this window.