ATI Musculoskeletal Exam Practice Latest 2026
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What is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetrical joint
swelling
What is a sign of osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain with movement
What can rheumatoid arthritis cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
(Lung disease, Fatigue, Anemia)
What causes gout? - CORRECT ANSWER-Uric acid buildup
What commonly affects gout? - CORRECT ANSWER-Big toe
Which food increases gout risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red meat
What is a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ligament tear
What is a strain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendon or muscle injury
, What is the first treatment for a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWER-RICE
What is the nurse's priority action for a client with severe pain unrelieved by
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess for compartment syndrome
What is an example of an open fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone protrudes
through skin
Which factor delays bone healing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smoking
Which stage of fracture healing occurs first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hematoma
formation
Which complication is associated with long bone fractures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fat embolism
What is an early sign of compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe
pain
What can a tight cast lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Compartment syndrome
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetrical joint
swelling
What is a sign of osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain with movement
What can rheumatoid arthritis cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
(Lung disease, Fatigue, Anemia)
What causes gout? - CORRECT ANSWER-Uric acid buildup
What commonly affects gout? - CORRECT ANSWER-Big toe
Which food increases gout risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red meat
What is a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ligament tear
What is a strain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendon or muscle injury
, What is the first treatment for a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWER-RICE
What is the nurse's priority action for a client with severe pain unrelieved by
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess for compartment syndrome
What is an example of an open fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone protrudes
through skin
Which factor delays bone healing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smoking
Which stage of fracture healing occurs first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hematoma
formation
Which complication is associated with long bone fractures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fat embolism
What is an early sign of compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe
pain
What can a tight cast lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Compartment syndrome
