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ATI MEDSURG 2 MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A patient was climbing a ladder, slipped on a rung, and fell on the
right side of the chest. X-ray studies reveal three rib fractures, and
the patient reports pain with inspiration. What is the anticipated
treatment for this patient?
a. Chest strapping
b. Mechanical ventilation
c. Coughing and deep breathing with pillow splinting d.
Thoracentesis - ANSWER-c. Coughing and deep breathing with
pillow splinting
A nurse admits a patient who has a fracture of the nose that has
resulted in a skin tear and involvement of the mucous membranes
of the nasal passages. The orthopedic nurse is aware that this
description likely indicates which type of fracture?
A) Compression
B) Compound
C) Impacted
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D) Transverse - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
A compound fracture involves damage to the skin or
mucous membranes and is also called an open fracture. A
compression fracture involves compression of bone and is
seen in vertebral fractures. An impacted fracture occurs
when a bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment.
A transverse fracture occurs straight across the bone shaft.
A patient has sustained a long bone fracture and the nurse is
preparing the patient's care plan. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the care plan?
A) Administer vitamin D and calcium supplements as ordered.
B) Monitor temperature and pulses of the affected extremity.
C) Perform passive range of motion exercises as tolerated.
D) Administer corticosteroids as ordered. - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should include monitoring for sufficient blood
supply by assessing the color, temperature, and pulses of
the affected extremity. Weight-bearing exercises are
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encouraged, but passive ROM exercises have the potential to
cause pain and inhibit healing. Corticosteroids, vitamin D,
and calcium are not normally administered.
A nurse's assessment of a patient's knee reveals edema,
tenderness, muscle spasms, and ecchymosis. The patient states
that 2 days ago he ran 10 miles and now it "really hurts to stand
up." The nurse should plan care based on the belief that the
patient has experienced what?
A) A first-degree strain
B) A second-degree strain
C) A first-degree sprain
D) A second-degree sprain - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
A second-degree strain involves tearing of muscle fibers and
is manifested by notable loss of load-bearing strength with
accompanying edema, tenderness, muscle spasm, and
ecchymosis. A first-degree strain reflects tearing of a few
muscle fibers and is accompanied by minor edema,
tenderness, and mild muscle spasm, without noticeable loss
of function. However, this patient states a loss of function. A
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sprain normally involves twisting, which is inconsistent with
the patient's overuse injury.
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient from the emergency
department after receiving treatment for an ankle sprain. While
providing discharge education, the nurse should encourage which
of the following?
A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury.
B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position.
C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle.
D) Keep an elastic compression bandage on the ankle. -
ANSWER-Ans: D
Feedback:
Treatment of a sprain consists of resting and elevating the
affected part, applying cold, and using a compression
bandage. After the acute inflammatory stage (usually 24 to 48
hours after injury), heat may be applied intermittently.
Rotation exercises would likely be painful.
ATI MEDSURG 2 MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A patient was climbing a ladder, slipped on a rung, and fell on the
right side of the chest. X-ray studies reveal three rib fractures, and
the patient reports pain with inspiration. What is the anticipated
treatment for this patient?
a. Chest strapping
b. Mechanical ventilation
c. Coughing and deep breathing with pillow splinting d.
Thoracentesis - ANSWER-c. Coughing and deep breathing with
pillow splinting
A nurse admits a patient who has a fracture of the nose that has
resulted in a skin tear and involvement of the mucous membranes
of the nasal passages. The orthopedic nurse is aware that this
description likely indicates which type of fracture?
A) Compression
B) Compound
C) Impacted
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D) Transverse - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
A compound fracture involves damage to the skin or
mucous membranes and is also called an open fracture. A
compression fracture involves compression of bone and is
seen in vertebral fractures. An impacted fracture occurs
when a bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment.
A transverse fracture occurs straight across the bone shaft.
A patient has sustained a long bone fracture and the nurse is
preparing the patient's care plan. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the care plan?
A) Administer vitamin D and calcium supplements as ordered.
B) Monitor temperature and pulses of the affected extremity.
C) Perform passive range of motion exercises as tolerated.
D) Administer corticosteroids as ordered. - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should include monitoring for sufficient blood
supply by assessing the color, temperature, and pulses of
the affected extremity. Weight-bearing exercises are
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encouraged, but passive ROM exercises have the potential to
cause pain and inhibit healing. Corticosteroids, vitamin D,
and calcium are not normally administered.
A nurse's assessment of a patient's knee reveals edema,
tenderness, muscle spasms, and ecchymosis. The patient states
that 2 days ago he ran 10 miles and now it "really hurts to stand
up." The nurse should plan care based on the belief that the
patient has experienced what?
A) A first-degree strain
B) A second-degree strain
C) A first-degree sprain
D) A second-degree sprain - ANSWER-Ans: B
Feedback:
A second-degree strain involves tearing of muscle fibers and
is manifested by notable loss of load-bearing strength with
accompanying edema, tenderness, muscle spasm, and
ecchymosis. A first-degree strain reflects tearing of a few
muscle fibers and is accompanied by minor edema,
tenderness, and mild muscle spasm, without noticeable loss
of function. However, this patient states a loss of function. A
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sprain normally involves twisting, which is inconsistent with
the patient's overuse injury.
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient from the emergency
department after receiving treatment for an ankle sprain. While
providing discharge education, the nurse should encourage which
of the following?
A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury.
B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position.
C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle.
D) Keep an elastic compression bandage on the ankle. -
ANSWER-Ans: D
Feedback:
Treatment of a sprain consists of resting and elevating the
affected part, applying cold, and using a compression
bandage. After the acute inflammatory stage (usually 24 to 48
hours after injury), heat may be applied intermittently.
Rotation exercises would likely be painful.
