ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes impairs healing processes, increasing the risk of delayed union or non-union.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing preoperative care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement the next day. What should the nurse include with care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperative skin cleaning with antibacterial cloths is crucial to reduce the risk of postoperative infections.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is postoperative from a total hip replacement. What PRIORITY care is anticipated postoperatively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following weight-bearing restrictions is critical to ensure proper healing and prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about rhabdomyolysis is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis involves muscle tissue breakdown, releasing myoglobin, which can lead to kidney damage.
Question 5 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.