ATI Musculoskeletal and Neurological
Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is caring for a client with a cast on the lower leg who reports a tingling sensation in the
toes. What is the nurse’s priority action?
✔✔ A. Check circulation and neurovascular status
B. Reposition the leg flat on the bed
C. Administer pain medication
D. Ask the client to move their toes more frequently
Which medication should the nurse anticipate for a client experiencing muscle spasms following
a spinal cord injury?
A. Acetaminophen
✔✔ B. Baclofen
C. Lorazepam
D. Atorvastatin
A client with a cervical spine injury develops a flushed face and a pounding headache. What is
the priority action by the nurse?
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,✔✔ A. Elevate the head of the bed
B. Give pain medication
C. Check the oxygen saturation
D. Offer fluids
A client with a recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis asks how to manage fatigue. What should
the nurse suggest?
✔✔ A. Plan activities during the morning hours
B. Perform all tasks at once to finish early
C. Take long, hot showers to energize
D. Avoid any type of exercise
A nurse is assessing a client for compartment syndrome following a leg fracture. Which finding
is most concerning?
A. Swelling of the calf
✔✔ B. Pain unrelieved by medication
C. Mild bruising near the ankle
D. Skin that is warm to the touch
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, A client is prescribed phenytoin for seizures. Which teaching point is most important?
✔✔ A. Maintain good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups
B. Double the dose if you miss one
C. Stop the medication once seizures are controlled
D. Take with antacids to reduce side effects
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after total hip arthroplasty. Which
statement indicates correct understanding?
✔✔ A. “I will avoid crossing my legs when sitting.”
B. “I will bend down fully to pick up my shoes.”
C. “I can sleep on my surgical side for comfort.”
D. “I don’t need to use a walker at home.”
Which symptom is most characteristic of Parkinson’s disease?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
✔✔ B. Resting tremors
C. Jerky eye movements
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Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is caring for a client with a cast on the lower leg who reports a tingling sensation in the
toes. What is the nurse’s priority action?
✔✔ A. Check circulation and neurovascular status
B. Reposition the leg flat on the bed
C. Administer pain medication
D. Ask the client to move their toes more frequently
Which medication should the nurse anticipate for a client experiencing muscle spasms following
a spinal cord injury?
A. Acetaminophen
✔✔ B. Baclofen
C. Lorazepam
D. Atorvastatin
A client with a cervical spine injury develops a flushed face and a pounding headache. What is
the priority action by the nurse?
1
,✔✔ A. Elevate the head of the bed
B. Give pain medication
C. Check the oxygen saturation
D. Offer fluids
A client with a recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis asks how to manage fatigue. What should
the nurse suggest?
✔✔ A. Plan activities during the morning hours
B. Perform all tasks at once to finish early
C. Take long, hot showers to energize
D. Avoid any type of exercise
A nurse is assessing a client for compartment syndrome following a leg fracture. Which finding
is most concerning?
A. Swelling of the calf
✔✔ B. Pain unrelieved by medication
C. Mild bruising near the ankle
D. Skin that is warm to the touch
2
, A client is prescribed phenytoin for seizures. Which teaching point is most important?
✔✔ A. Maintain good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups
B. Double the dose if you miss one
C. Stop the medication once seizures are controlled
D. Take with antacids to reduce side effects
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after total hip arthroplasty. Which
statement indicates correct understanding?
✔✔ A. “I will avoid crossing my legs when sitting.”
B. “I will bend down fully to pick up my shoes.”
C. “I can sleep on my surgical side for comfort.”
D. “I don’t need to use a walker at home.”
Which symptom is most characteristic of Parkinson’s disease?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
✔✔ B. Resting tremors
C. Jerky eye movements
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