ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
For a client presenting with numbness and pain radiating down the left leg, what further data should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing posture and gait can help identify abnormalities related to nerve compression.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement to help toughen the residual limb of a client with a right AKA?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elastic bandages shape and toughen the residual limb, preparing it for prosthesis.
Question 3 of 5
The client who had a total knee replacement is being discharged home. To which multidisciplinary team member should the nurse refer the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A home health nurse provides ongoing care and monitoring post-discharge, crucial for TKR recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in a hip spica cast. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distention and vomiting can indicate cast syndrome or bowel obstruction, critical to monitor in a hip spica cast.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has conducted teaching with a client in an arm cast about the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client states that he or she should report which early symptom of compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness and tingling are early signs of compartment syndrome due to nerve compression from increased pressure within the muscle compartment, requiring prompt reporting to prevent further damage.