ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit from the PACU in skeletal traction. The nurse should take this action to correct which of the following problems with the traction setup?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weights should hang freely to maintain proper traction and alignment, not rest against the foot of the bed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abduction helps prevent dislocation by keeping the prosthesis in a stable position.
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.