vsim - marilyn hughes surgical scenario pre or post quiz Test Questions with Answers
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vsim - marilyn hughes surgical scenario pre or post quiz Test Questions with Answers
The nurse understands that surgical fixation of fractures carries a risk of infection. The nurse monitors for which of the following signs and symptoms of infection? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Swelling
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vsim - marilyn hughes surgical scenario
pre or post quiz Test Questions with
Answers
The nurse understands that surgical fixation of fractures carries a risk of infection. The
nurse monitors for which of the following signs and symptoms of infection? (Select all
that apply.) - Answer-Swelling
Redness
Pain
Elevated white blood cell count
The nurse is aware that __________ is/are of immediate concern and could indicate
________ as a potential complication. - Answer-pain 8 out of 10, compartment
syndrome
The nurse knows that which follow-up assessment finding with ORIF would need
immediate intervention? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-No palpable pulses in the
affected extremity
Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds in the affected extremity
Edema noted to affected extremity distal to the surgery Numbness and pain noted in the
affected extremity
The nurse is aware __________ is a high priority complication and suspects the client
may be experiencing __________, which requires ____________ as a priority
intervention. - Answer-no palpable pulse, compartment syndrome, immediate provider
notification
he nurse is aware that postoperative management of clients with ORIF should include
which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Assess extremity
for sensation and movement.,
Maintain limb alignment as prescribed.,
Administer pain medication as required.,
Assess vital signs frequently for infection.
The nurse is aware that when ______________ intervention does not relieve pain and
restore tissue perfusion to the affected extremity, the nurse should anticipate
____________ from the provider. - Answer-loosening the bandage, emergency
fasciotomy
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