ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who reports pain and swelling in the right lower leg. The client's pain became much worse last night and appeared along with fever, chills, and sweating. The client states, 'I hit my leg on the car door 4 or 5 days ago, and the sore is getting bigger' The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2. Which condition should the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellulitis is indicated by localized pain, swelling, fever, and chills following trauma, especially in diabetic patients prone to infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a lactose intolerant client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli is calcium-rich and low in lactose; cheese adds calcium, suitable for lactose-intolerant clients.
Question 3 of 5
A client has come to the orthopedic clinic for a follow-up appointment 6 weeks after fracturing his ankle. Diagnostic imaging reveals that bone union is not taking place. What factor most likely contributed to this complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate immobilization can disrupt bone alignment and healing, leading to non-union.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 125 kg patient who is to receive 2.5-3.5 mg/kg of enoxaparin daily. How many milligrams will the patient receive if getting the high end of the dosage range?(Round to the whole number.)
Correct Answer: 438 mg
Rationale: 125 kg × 3.5 mg/kg = 437.5 mg, rounded to 438 mg for the high-end dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is to administer a 500ml bolus of normal saline to a patient over 1 hour?
Correct Answer: 500 mL/hr
Rationale: 500 mL ÷ 1 hour = 500 mL/hr, the rate for the bolus.