ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is the HIGHEST priority to assist in meeting this outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper immobilization and alignment are crucial for bone healing and preventing complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a cast on her right ankle following an open reduction and internal fixation procedure. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings to identify compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain unrelieved by medication is a hallmark sign of compartment syndrome, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO to a client. Available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: Dose required: 225 mg, Concentration available: 75 mg/5 mL, mL required: (225 mg ÷ 75 mg) × 5 mL = 15 mL.