ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 27 : Musculoskeletal Care Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A patient comes into the clinic with his arm in a cast. You notice a small amount of thick, light yellow drainage coming from under the cast, and it has an unpleasant odor. There is no drainage staining the cast, and no open areas of skin are visible at the edge of the cast. Which question is most appropriate to ask this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inserting objects under a cast can cause skin breakdown and infection, which may explain the drainage and odor.