ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO to a client. Available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: Dose required: 225 mg, Concentration available: 75 mg/5 mL, mL required: (225 mg ÷ 75 mg) × 5 mL = 15 mL.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a manifestation of a soft tissue injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling and bruising are common manifestations of soft tissue injuries due to bleeding and inflammation at the injury site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a cast on her right ankle following an open reduction and internal fixation procedure. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings to identify compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain unrelieved by medication is a hallmark sign of compartment syndrome, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was in a MVA (motor vehicle accident) two days ago and sustained fractures to his tibia, ulna and ribs. The client is disoriented to time and place, has Sa02 of 87% and the nurse notices general petechiae over the client's chest. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fat embolism syndrome presents with respiratory distress, neurological symptoms, and petechiae, common after long bone fractures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who fell and injured her ankle. The ankle appears swollen and ecchymotic. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Checking toes ensures no neurovascular compromise, elevation reduces swelling, and compression supports the injured area.