ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is the HIGHEST priority to assist in meeting this outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper immobilization and alignment are crucial for bone healing and preventing complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse must remember in which way RA care is different from osteoarthritis care. What type of nursing care does the nurse specifically provide for the patient with RA?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RA is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple body systems, requiring comprehensive monitoring, unlike osteoarthritis, which is primarily a degenerative joint disease.
Question 3 of 5
At 0330, a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The client's IV fluids are infusing at 120 mL/hr. How many mL of IV fluid should infuse by 0600? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 300 mL
Rationale: From 0330 to 0600 is 2.5 hours: 120 mL/hr × 2.5 hours = 300 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heat and cold therapies are effective for managing RA pain and inflammation when used appropriately.
Question 5 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.