ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following shoulder surgery. The client has a prescription to keep the affected arm adducted. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adduction involves holding the arm against the side of the body to maintain proper positioning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care center is reinforcing information with a new employee about the difference between sprains and strains. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as a cause of sprain injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sprain involves injury to ligaments, which is consistent with twisting a joint, as described.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse collects data on a patient's left knee and notes redness, swelling, and pain. The health-care provider suspects septic arthritis and will perform a diagnostic procedure to aspirate synovial fluid for laboratory analysis. Which procedure does the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arthrocentesis is used to aspirate synovial fluid for diagnosing septic arthritis.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include about osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteoarthritis can affect joints unilaterally, unlike RA, which typically affects joints symmetrically.