ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
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 4 of 5
A patient sustains a closed femur fracture of the right tibia and is placed in a long leg plaster cast, which is still damp. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to move the cast to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the palms prevents indentations that can cause pressure points and potential injury to the patient.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with external fixation for a fracture involving severe bone damage. Which is the most important focus for the nurse during care of this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for infection is critical due to the high risk associated with external fixation devices.