ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 27 : Musculoskeletal Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
When you care for a patient prior to surgery, one of your primary concerns is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring preoperative orders are followed is critical to prepare the patient safely for surgery. Researching surgery details, showing family waiting areas, or explaining techniques are not primary nursing responsibilities.
Question 2 of 5
When you care for a patient after a partial or total joint replacement, a major nursing focus will be
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Post-joint replacement care focuses on managing pain, promoting mobility, and preventing complications like blood clots or infections due to immobility. Lifestyle teaching and family screening are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A patient came to the ER complaining of pain in her elbow after a fall. The x-ray shows fractured ulna at the olecranon process. There is also a suspected fracture of the radius. Which diagnostic test would be most helpful in determining a complete diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A CT scan provides detailed imaging of bones, making it ideal for confirming suspected fractures like the radius fracture. MRI is better for soft tissue, bone scans for bone activity, and electromyelograms assess nerve function.
Question 4 of 5
A 10-year-old has a fractured left leg with no trauma occurring to cause it. The health-care provider diagnoses a pathological fracture, possibly from a bone tumor. What type of diagnostic test would be ordered in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An MRI is best for evaluating soft tissue and potential bone tumors causing a pathological fracture. CT scans focus on bone structure, bone scans detect bone activity, and electromyelograms assess nerve function.
Question 5 of 5
The components of the hip joint that form the ball and socket are the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hip joint's ball and socket are formed by the femoral head (ball) and the acetabulum (socket). Other options include incorrect bone pairings.