ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals - Safety and Mobility Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about the skeletal muscle. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the function of the skeletal muscle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements, such as contracting the hand to form a fist.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on the mobility of a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting on the edge of the bed for 2 minutes allows the nurse to assess posture, strength, coordination, and equilibrium as an initial step.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that which of the following is a fluid filled capsule that enables movement and flexibility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synovial joints are surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule called the synovial membrane, which lubricates the joint and enables movement and flexibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client towards the head of the bed. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client before repositioning them to the head of the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position provides stable alignment, facilitating safe upward repositioning with assistive devices.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about maintaining correct posture when transferring clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a straight back distributes weight evenly and reduces spinal injury risk during transfers.