NUR 1172 Prep U Module 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 1172
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NUR 1172
A client is treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg caused by trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should provide which instruction? "Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply heat packs."
The nurse is conducting an admis...
NUR 1172 Prep U Module 1 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
A client is treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg
caused by trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should
provide which instruction? ✅"Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply
heat packs."
The nurse is conducting an admission history of a client admitted with a fracture. The
nurse recognizes that which of the client's medications placed the client at risk for
fractures? ✅prednisone (Deltasone)
A group of students are reviewing information about cast composition in preparation for
a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each. The students demonstrate
understanding of the topic when they cite which of the following as an advantage of a
plaster cast? ✅Better molding to the client.
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the client with osteomyelitis. What
instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? ✅Swing-through
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for minimizing muscle spasms in the client
with a hip fracture? ✅Maintain Buck's traction.
A client is scheduled to have an x-ray examination of his shoulder in which the synovial
fluid will be aspirated and sent to the laboratory for analysis. This will be followed by
administration of a contrast medium and x-rays. The nurse understands that the client
will be undergoing which of the following? ✅Arthrogram
The nurse teaches the patient with a high risk for osteoporosis about risk-lowering
strategies including which of the following actions? ✅Walk or perform weight-bearing
exercises outdoors.
A rehabilitation nurse is assisting a patient to cope with a disability. Which of the
following would the nurse suggest? ✅Emphasize areas of strengths.
The nurse is preparing the client for computed tomography. Which information should
be given by the nurse? ✅"You must remain very still during the procedure."
Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find in a client
who has Paget's disease? ✅Bowing of the legs
, A group of students are reviewing information about osteoporosis in preparation for a
class discussion. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they
state which of the following as a risk factor? ✅Hypothyroidism
A group of students are reviewing the structure and function of bones. The students
demonstrate understanding of the information when they state that cortical bone is
found primarily in which of the following? ✅Diaphyses
Which therapeutic exercise is done by the nurse without assistance from the patient?
✅Passive
During assessment, a patient reports that she sometimes "wets herself" when sneezing.
The nurse documents this as which of the following? ✅Stress incontinence
A client who suffers an injury in a local high school hockey game presents with left
shoulder pain. The client cannot move the left arm, and the left shoulder is lower than
the right shoulder. The nurse recognizes the client most likely has a: ✅Dislocated
Shoulder
Which intervention should the nurse implement with the client who has undergone a hip
replacement? ✅Instruct the client to avoid internal rotation of the leg.
Which sign may be helpful in identifying carpal tunnel syndrome? ✅Tinel's
The nurse is reviewing the client's admission assessment and notes that crepitus of the
right knee joint was documented. The nurse recognizes that crepitus is: ✅A grating
sound when a joint is put through range of motion.
A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment.
Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan? ✅Teach the
client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
Type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal muscles that permit the
leakage of urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased. ✅Stress Incontinence
Identifying acute or chronic tears of the joint capsule or supporting ligaments of the
knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, or waist. ✅Arthrography
Skin or mucous membranes extends to the fractured bone. ✅Simple Fracture
Hallmark sign of compartment syndrome. ✅Pain
Factor that inhibits fracture healing. ✅Local Malignancy
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