ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gout. The client asks the nurse how she got the disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gout occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints, leading to inflammation and pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has multiple fractures in his left leg and reports severe pain and tingling in the extremity. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome is characterized by increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to severe pain and tingling, consistent with the symptoms described.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following strategies is most effective in preventing osteoporosis in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or lifting weights, are the most effective in promoting bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A patient sustains a closed femur fracture of the right tibia and is placed in a long leg plaster cast, which is still damp. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to move the cast to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the palms prevents indentations that can cause pressure points and potential injury to the patient.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the ankle helps to reduce swelling and promote venous return, which is critical in managing an ankle sprain.