Med Surg Final Exam ATI Practice Questions
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who is to undergo an arthroscopy to repair
injury to a shoulder. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Avoid damage or moisture to the cast on your arm."
B. "Inspect your incision daily for signs of infection."
C. "Resume normal activity within 12 hr."
D. "Position your affected extremity in a dependent position."
E. "Perform isometric exercises as directed." - ANS -A. INCORRECT: A sling is applied to immobilize the arm of the
affected shoulder to limit activity and
promote healing.
B. CORRECT: The incision should be inspected daily for evidence of infection, such as redness,
swelling, or purulent drainage.
C. INCORRECT: Normal activity will resume as prescribed by the provider.
D. INCORRECT: The affected extremity should be placed across the chest in a nondependent position
to reduce swelling.
E. CORRECT: Isometric exercises are recommended by the provider and directed by the physical
therapist.
\A nurse is educating clients at a health fair about dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. The test requires the use of contrast material.
B. The hip and spine are the usual areas to be scanned.
C. The scan is used to detect osteoarthritis.
D. Bone pain may indicate a need for a scan.
E. At age 40 years, a baseline scan is recommended. - ANS -A. INCORRECT: Contrast material is not used for a DXA
scan.
B. CORRECT: The most common areas for a DXA scan is the hip and spine for more clear
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who is to undergo an arthroscopy to repair
injury to a shoulder. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Avoid damage or moisture to the cast on your arm."
B. "Inspect your incision daily for signs of infection."
C. "Resume normal activity within 12 hr."
D. "Position your affected extremity in a dependent position."
E. "Perform isometric exercises as directed." - ANS -A. INCORRECT: A sling is applied to immobilize the arm of the
affected shoulder to limit activity and
promote healing.
B. CORRECT: The incision should be inspected daily for evidence of infection, such as redness,
swelling, or purulent drainage.
C. INCORRECT: Normal activity will resume as prescribed by the provider.
D. INCORRECT: The affected extremity should be placed across the chest in a nondependent position
to reduce swelling.
E. CORRECT: Isometric exercises are recommended by the provider and directed by the physical
therapist.
\A nurse is educating clients at a health fair about dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. The test requires the use of contrast material.
B. The hip and spine are the usual areas to be scanned.
C. The scan is used to detect osteoarthritis.
D. Bone pain may indicate a need for a scan.
E. At age 40 years, a baseline scan is recommended. - ANS -A. INCORRECT: Contrast material is not used for a DXA
scan.
B. CORRECT: The most common areas for a DXA scan is the hip and spine for more clear
