ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has multiple fractures in his left leg and reports severe pain and tingling in the extremity. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome is characterized by increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to severe pain and tingling, consistent with the symptoms described.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports shoulder pain. Which of the following findings should cause the nurse to suspect that the client has a rotator cuff injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased pain with lifting the arm is characteristic of a rotator cuff injury.