ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction surgery of a fracture. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the HCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness and tingling may indicate neurovascular compromise, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. The nurse also notices an odor in the area of the cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warmth and odor from the cast indicate an underlying infection, a significant complication.
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
A nurse is taking care of a client with a displaced fracture. The nurse knows a displaced fracture is best described as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A displaced fracture is characterized by misaligned bone ends, requiring reduction for proper healing.