ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common symptom of osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a common symptom of osteomyelitis due to the body's immune response to the bone infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post-operative from a right hip arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse should examine the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation of the hip prosthesis.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shortening of the leg is a classic sign of hip dislocation post-arthroplasty.
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.