ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 27 : Musculoskeletal Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has had his hand and part of his forearm amputated due to a traumatic injury. What would be the result if he refused to have his stump wrapped continuously with an elastic bandage or wear a compression sock?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Without compression, the stump may swell excessively and heal in a shape unsuitable for a prosthesis.
Question 2 of 5
Which is (are) true of chemical regulation of respirations?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F
Rationale: These statements accurately describe the chemical regulation of respiration, involving chemoreceptors and responses to pH and oxygen levels.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has chronic lung disease is stimulated to breathe because the chemoreceptors detect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In chronic lung disease, high carbon dioxide levels drive respiration due to desensitized oxygen chemoreceptors.
Question 4 of 5
A coworker twisted her ankle going down the stairs. It is swollen and is painful when she bears weight on it. Which intervention would be the least helpful for healing this sprain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying heat early in a sprain can increase swelling; cold therapy is preferred initially to reduce inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
The purpose of which of the following devices is to prevent flexion of an affected joint?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Casts, immobilizers, and splints are designed to stabilize and prevent flexion of joints to promote healing.