ATI musculoskeletal and neurological
Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which finding should the nurse report when assessing a client with a cast on the lower leg?
A. Slight swelling
✔✔B. Pain unrelieved by medication
C. Warm toes with capillary refill under 2 seconds
D. Ability to wiggle toes
Which client statement indicates understanding of seizure precautions?
✔✔A. “I will wear a medical alert bracelet at all times.”
B. “I can take a bath when I feel dizzy.”
C. “I will stop my seizure medicine when I feel better.”
D. “I can sleep with the bedroom door locked.”
A nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson’s disease. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Sudden loss of consciousness
✔✔B. Shuffling gait and resting tremors
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,C. Flaccid muscles and no deep tendon reflexes
D. Involuntary jerking of the limbs
Which action should the nurse take when assisting a client with osteoporosis?
✔✔A. Encourage weight-bearing exercises
B. Limit calcium intake
C. Use soft, cushioned slippers for walking
D. Instruct the client to avoid all physical activity
A client with a spinal cord injury reports a pounding headache and high blood pressure. What is
the priority action?
A. Call the provider immediately
✔✔B. Check for bladder distension and relieve it
C. Administer oral pain medication
D. Lower the head of the bed
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke affecting the left hemisphere. Which deficit is
most likely?
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, ✔✔A. Speech and language impairment
B. Poor impulse control
C. Left-sided neglect
D. Increased spatial awareness
Which intervention is appropriate for a client in skeletal traction?
A. Remove the weights for repositioning
✔✔B. Ensure weights hang freely and are not on the floor
C. Massage the area under the pins daily
D. Raise the head of the bed to 90 degrees
Which client behavior indicates understanding of home safety with a new walker?
✔✔A. “I will move the walker forward, then step into it.”
B. “I will carry it while walking across the room.”
C. “I will use it only when I feel tired.”
D. “I will lean backward when using it for balance.”
What is the priority nursing action after a lumbar puncture?
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Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which finding should the nurse report when assessing a client with a cast on the lower leg?
A. Slight swelling
✔✔B. Pain unrelieved by medication
C. Warm toes with capillary refill under 2 seconds
D. Ability to wiggle toes
Which client statement indicates understanding of seizure precautions?
✔✔A. “I will wear a medical alert bracelet at all times.”
B. “I can take a bath when I feel dizzy.”
C. “I will stop my seizure medicine when I feel better.”
D. “I can sleep with the bedroom door locked.”
A nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson’s disease. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Sudden loss of consciousness
✔✔B. Shuffling gait and resting tremors
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,C. Flaccid muscles and no deep tendon reflexes
D. Involuntary jerking of the limbs
Which action should the nurse take when assisting a client with osteoporosis?
✔✔A. Encourage weight-bearing exercises
B. Limit calcium intake
C. Use soft, cushioned slippers for walking
D. Instruct the client to avoid all physical activity
A client with a spinal cord injury reports a pounding headache and high blood pressure. What is
the priority action?
A. Call the provider immediately
✔✔B. Check for bladder distension and relieve it
C. Administer oral pain medication
D. Lower the head of the bed
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke affecting the left hemisphere. Which deficit is
most likely?
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, ✔✔A. Speech and language impairment
B. Poor impulse control
C. Left-sided neglect
D. Increased spatial awareness
Which intervention is appropriate for a client in skeletal traction?
A. Remove the weights for repositioning
✔✔B. Ensure weights hang freely and are not on the floor
C. Massage the area under the pins daily
D. Raise the head of the bed to 90 degrees
Which client behavior indicates understanding of home safety with a new walker?
✔✔A. “I will move the walker forward, then step into it.”
B. “I will carry it while walking across the room.”
C. “I will use it only when I feel tired.”
D. “I will lean backward when using it for balance.”
What is the priority nursing action after a lumbar puncture?
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