ATI RN
ATI Custom MS Nurse Questions
Extract:
Client with a cast on right leg
Question 1 of 5
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should identify infection as a complication to the client's condition. A warm area on the cast could indicate the presence of an underlying infection. The warmth could be due to an increase in blood flow to the area as the body tries to fight off the infection.
Extract:
Client in skeletal traction
Question 2 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction. The nurses should take action to correct. Which of the following problems with the traction setup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction and the weights rest against the foot of the bed, the nurse should take action to correct this problem with the traction setup. The weights should be hanging freely and not touching any part of the bed or floor.
Extract:
Client who fell and injured her ankle, ankle appears swollen and ecchymotic
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care centre is caring for a client who fell and injured her ankle. The ankle appears swollen and ecchymotic. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Applying a compression bandage to the client's ankle can help reduce swelling and provide support. Elevating the client's foot can also help reduce swelling by promoting venous return. Checking the client's toes for color, temperature, and sensation is important to assess for any potential nerve or vascular damage.
Extract:
Older adult client with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will initially prescribe to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should anticipate that the provider will initially prescribe acetaminophen to the client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Acetaminophen has been shown to help some people with osteoarthritis who have mild to moderate pain. It is often used as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis pain.
Extract:
Client with a cast on right leg
Question 5 of 5
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should identify infection as a complication to the client's condition. A warm area on the cast could indicate the presence of an underlying infection. The warmth could be due to an increase in blood flow to the area as the body tries to fight off the infection.