ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty to walk to a chair. When the nurse offers to help the client ambulate, the client refuses to get out of bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's wishes while explaining ambulation's importance respects autonomy and encourages informed decisions.
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
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about placement of a prosthesis with a client who is having a below the knee amputation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early prosthesis placement aids in quicker rehabilitation and earlier ambulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing preoperative care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement the next day. What should the nurse include with care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperative skin cleaning with antibacterial cloths is crucial to reduce the risk of postoperative infections.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction surgery of a fracture. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the HCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness and tingling may indicate neurovascular compromise, requiring immediate attention.