ATI Musculoskeletal System Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Musculoskeletal System Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a client who has a new below-the-knee amputation. What is the priority nursing action? A. Prevent contractures by positioning the limb flat B. Elevate the stump for 48 hours C. Apply heat packs to the residual limb D. Massage the limb every 2 hours A client returns to the unit after a total hip arthroplasty. Which position should the nurse avoid? A. Supine with legs slightly apart B. Side-lying with hips flexed beyond 90 degrees C. Reclining in a chair with legs extended D. Supine with abduction pillow A nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about dietary changes. Which food should be included in the diet? 2 A. Apples B. Chicken breast C. Low-fat yogurt D. White rice A nurse is caring for a client with a fractured tibia in a long leg cast. Which finding is a sign of impaired circulation? A. Swelling around the cast B. Pale, cool toes with delayed capillary refill C. Pain rated 4/10 D. Mild tingling that improves with movement A nurse is caring for a client in skeletal traction. Which action should the nurse take? A. Ensure weights hang freely without touching the floor B. Remove weights to reposition the client C. Elevate the foot of the bed to reduce pressure D. Keep the client on complete bed rest without any movement 3 A client with a fractured femur reports shortness of breath and petechiae on the chest. What complication should the nurse suspect? A. Fat embolism B. Pulmonary edema C. Myocardial infarction D. Deep vein thrombosis Which of the following findings in a client with rheumatoid arthritis requires immediate attention? A. Swollen, stiff joints in the morning B. Fever and fatigue C. Limited range of motion D. Pain that improves with movement A nurse is providing care to a client with osteoarthritis. Which intervention is appropriate? A. Encourage use of assistive devices during ambulation B. Advise complete rest of affected joints C. Apply cold compresses only 4 D. Suggest high-impact exercise daily A client has a plaster cast applied to the forearm. Which statement indicates correct client teaching? A. "I can use a hairdryer on high heat to dry the cast." B. "I should cover the cast in plastic at all times." C. "I will avoid resting the cast on hard surfaces while drying." D. "I can place items inside the cast to relieve itching." A nurse is caring for a client following a spinal fusion. Which intervention promotes healing? A. Logroll the client for repositioning B. Encourage sitting up as soon as possible C. Apply warm compresses to the incision site D. Elevate the legs above the heart Which finding in a client with compartment syndrome