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Med Surg - NSG 3012 Exam #1 ATIexam questions fully solved &
updated 2025
A nurse is assessing a client who is scheduled to undergo a right knee
arthroplasty. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Select all that apply.
a. Skin reddened over the joint
b. Pain when bearing weight
c. Joint crepitus
d. Swelling of the affected joint
c. Limited joint motion - answer b. Pain when bearing weight
c. Joint crepitus
d. Swelling of the affected joint
e. Limited joint motion
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo total
joint arthroplasty. The nurse should recognize which of the following
findings as a contraindication to this procedure?
a. Age 55 years
b. History of cancer
c. Previous joint replacement
d. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago - answer d. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago
A nurse working on an orthopedic unit is caring for a client following a
total knee replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? Select all that apply.
a. Check continuous passive motion device settings
b. Palpate dorsal pedal pulses
c. Place a pillow behind the knee
d. Request a referral for outpatient physical therapy
, e. Apply heat therapy to the incision - answer a. Check continuous passive
motion device settings
b. Palpate dorsal pedal pulses
d. Request a referral for outpatient physical therapy
A nurse is providing postoperative care for a client following a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following should the nurse review with the
client? Select all that apply.
a. Provide a raised toilet seat for the client
b. Place client in a low reclining chair.
c. Instruct the client to roll onto the operative hip
d. Use an abductor pillow when turning the client
e. Instruct the client on the use of an incentive spirometer - answer a.
Provide a raised toilet seat for the client
d. Use an abductor pillow when turning the client
e. Instruct the client on the use of an incentive spirometer
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all
that apply.
a. Clean the incision daily with soap and water
b. Turn toes inward when sitting or lying
c. Remain at a 90 degree angle when sitting
c. Bend at the waist when putting on socks
d. Use a raised toilet seat - answer a. Clean the incision daily with soap
and water
c. Remain at a 90 degree angle when sitting
e. Use a raised toilet seat
A nurse is assessing a client who has osteoarthritis of the knees and
fingers. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to
find? Select all that apply.
a. Heberden's nodes
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