ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include about osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteoarthritis can affect joints unilaterally, unlike RA, which typically affects joints symmetrically.
Question 3 of 5
Which medical condition increases the risk of osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes increases the risk of osteomyelitis due to impaired circulation, immune response, and wound healing.
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 assisting a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty to walk to a chair. When the nurse offers to help the client ambulate, the client refuses to get out of bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's wishes while explaining ambulation's importance respects autonomy and encourages informed decisions.