front 1 A patient with a cast is experiencing pain,pressure, and parenthesia of the distal extremity.which condition could cause these symptoms? | back 1 Neurovascular compromise |
front 2 The nurse is discharging a patient with this appliance.which information should the nurse include with the teaching? | back 2 Use a hairdryer on cool setting if it gets wet. |
front 3 A nurse is teaching a patient following the placement of a cast. Which statement by the patient would indicate understanding? | back 3 “I need to cover the cast with a plastic bag when showering.” |
front 4 While caring for a patient with a sprain, the nurse refrains from wrapping the compression dressing tightly.which outcomes indicates the nursing intervention was effective? | back 4 Intact sensation |
front 5 A patient with femur fracture reports difficulty breathing and chest pain.on assessment, the nurse finds tachycardia,abnormal breath sounds, and cyanosis. Which complication is the patient likely experiencing? | back 5 Pulmonary embolism |
front 6 Which statement is true regarding traction? Select all that apply? | back 6 B. Traction can be used in conjunction with surgical/ non surgical management of fractures. D. Skeletal traction involves the use of pins, tongs, screws, wires, and weights. E. Tractions involves the use of weights and force s to reduce the fracture and relieve muscle spasms. |
front 7 While caring for a patient who underwent surgical repair of a fracture, the nurse finds edema in the area where surgery occurred. Which assessment should the nurse complete next based on this finding? | back 7 Distal pulses |
front 8 Following a traumatic amputation, with which type of solution would the nurse cleanse the severed limb prior to wrapping it in a clean towel and placing it in a container on ice? | back 8 Lactated Ringer’s (LR) |
front 9 A patient presents with a bone fracture and is asking the nurse about the non surgical management of it. Which statement by the nurse is correct? Select all that apply | back 9 A.“Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with the help of splints.” C.”General anesthesia is used when managing nonsurgical fractures.” E. “Closed reduction is a form of nonsurgical management of bone fractures.” |
front 10 Fractures originating from which source would be an example of low-energy trauma ? | back 10 Fall |
front 11 Which statement by a nurse regarding a first-degree strain indicates appropriate learning? | back 11 “The range of motion remains unaffected in a first-degree strain.” |
front 12 Which finding can be observed in a patient with excessive bleeding following a traumatic amputation? Select all that apply . | back 12 C.Tachycardia D. Low blood pressure |
front 13 A patient is admitted to the hospital with a grade II open fracture. When assessing the patient, which manifestation should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply. | back 13 B. Visible fragments of broken bone C. Significant wound contamination |
front 14 A patient is diagnosed with tendinitis to the left knee. About which treatment option would the nurse educate the patient ? | back 14 A. Anti-inflammatory medication |
front 15 Which purpose does this type of traction serve? | back 15 A.Relieve muscle spasms |
front 16 Which type of fracture would result in blunt to the face or skull ? | back 16 D. Depressed |
front 17 Which laboratory value would the nurse monitor if the patient experienced a crush injury? | back 17 Myoglobin |
front 18 The nurse is caring for four patients with different types of fractures.which patient requires deep breathing exercises with the nurse of incentive spirometry? | back 18 A. Patient 1 |
front 19 Which statement is true regarding a compression fracture? | back 19 D. It occurs as a result of excessive force along the axis of cancellous bone. |
front 20 Arrange in order the actions a nurse should take for a patient who experienced traumatic amputation? | back 20 1.Assess the wound for active hemorrhaging 2. Place a pressure bandage or tourniquet 3. Notify the primary healthcare provider 4. Obtain a complete blood count (CBC) and type and crossmatch for
immediate blood transfusion per the primary healthcare provider’s
orders. |
front 21 Which action should a nurse take when caring for a patient with a traumatic amputation? Select all that apply | back 21 B. Administer analgesic as prescribed D. Apply a rigid cast or splint E. Encourage intake of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods. |
front 22 Which stage of bone healing would occur 72 hours to 14 days following a fracture and involve the transformation of the hematoma into granulation tissue? | back 22 B. Stage 2 |
front 23 Which type of fracture occurs when there is malalignment of bone fragments at the fracture site? | back 23 C. Displaced |
front 24 Which type of the fracture creates an external wound that exposes the fracture site? | back 24 C. Compound |
front 25 Which action should a nurse take when caring for a patient with a traumatic amputation? Select all that apply | back 25 A. Apply to the remaining portion of the limb B. Prepare for surgery C. Obtain a coagulation panel and complete blood count (CBC). E. Monitor vital signs |
front 26 The nurse is caring for a 72- year-old patient after a fall. Complete the senstencd bellow using the drop-down choices ? | back 26 -Circulation -Perform an additional assessment |
front 27 Based on a community assessment, which group is at risk for traumatic amputations? | back 27 Those with industrial jobs requiring the use of power tools. |
front 28 Which type of fracture would typically result from acceleration and deceleration injury? | back 28 Spinal |
front 29 A nurse is teaching a new nurse about second-degree ankle sprains.which statement by the new nurse indicates successful teaching ? | back 29 “They lead to increased swelling, ecchymosis, pain, and altered weight-bearing mobility.” |
front 30 A patient presents with generalized petechiae caused by a complication from a recent femur fracture. Which additional clinical manifestation would the nurse expect? Select all that apply . | back 30 Respiratory distress Acute confusion Restlessness |
front 31 A nurse is taking care of an athlete who has a first-degree sprain in the ankle. Which action by the nurse indicates successful teaching? | back 31 Applying a compression dressing |
front 32 Which type of fracture occurs when there is malalignment of bone fragments at the fracture site? | back 32 Displaced |
front 33 Which action should a nurse take when caring for a patient with a traumatic amputation? Select all that apply | back 33 Apply a tourniquet to the remaining portion of the limb. prepare for surgery Obtain a coagulation panel and complete blood count (CBC). Monitor vitals signs |
front 34 The nurse is teaching a community group about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Which information should the nurse include? | back 34 Higher occurrence are seen in computer operators and construction workers. |
front 35 A patient has difficulty ambulating due to joint instability caused by a third-degree sprain. Which treatment is the most beneficial for this patient? | back 35 Surgical repair of the affected area. |
front 36 Which rationale supports the use of cryotherapy in the area of injury for a patient with a sprain ? | back 36 To decrease bleeding |
front 37 Which test would assist in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? | back 37 Phalen’s |