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1. _____ traction involves applying traction to the outside surface of the skin with
counter-traction, weights and pullies. - ANS-Skin (Bucks)
2. _____ traction involves surgical application of traction through the insertion of pins
through the bone, followed by counter-traction, weights and pullies. - ANS-Skeletal
3. "Partial dislocation" is also referred to as _____. - ANS-sublaxation
4. A classic complaint from patients with Myxedema is:
5.
6. (A) an intolerance to heat.
7. (B) an intolerance to cold.
8. (C) an intolerance to foods with purines.
9. (D) an intolerance to activity. - ANS-(B) an intolerance to cold.
10. A female patient has been admitted to the unit following a hip fracture. The nurse may
observe the following upon physical assessment:
11.
12. (A) muscle flaccidity
13. (B) vaginal discharge
14. (C) external rotation of the leg
15. (D) hematuria - ANS-(C) external rotation of the leg
16. A man presents himself to the emergency room following his fall from a tree stand. He
has a compound fracture of the arm. When splinting the fracture, the nurse knows to:
17.
18. (A) adduct the arm for easy application.
19. (B) abduct the arm for appropriate application.
20. (C) splint the arm in the exact position it is.
21. (D) medicate the patient before application. - ANS-(C) splint the arm in the exact position
it is.
22. A Medical-Surgical Nurse is caring for a patient with a mandibular fracture. While
completing the initial physical assessment, the nurse will need to ensure:
23.
24. (A) personal items are within reach.
25. (B) wire cutters are present at the bedside.
26. (C) suction equipment is readily available.
27. (D) Both B and C are correct. - ANS-(D) Both B and C are correct.
, 28. A nurse is caring for a patient with Grave's Disease. Because of this patient's condition,
the nurse will want to:
29.
30. (A) monitor the respiratory rate every 4 hours.
31. (B) promote increased activity.
32. (C) provide increased protein.
33. (D) monitor the heart rate and blood pressure. - ANS-(D) monitor the heart rate and
blood pressure.
34. A Nursing Assistant is preparing to assist a patient, with a pelvic fracture, with toileting.
The Nursing Assistant needs further education when she:
35.
36. (A) keeps the patient in bed.
37. (B) uses a fracture bedpan.
38. (C) uses the bedside commode.
39. (D) uses a regular bedpan. - ANS-(D) uses a regular bedpan.
40. A patient has been admitted to the Medical Unit of the hospital with an abnormal "hump
back" curvature of the spine. You, as the patient's nurse, know this could be:
41.
42. (A) Spinal Kyphosis.
43. (B) Spinal Lordosis.
44. (C) Spinal Scoliosis.
45. (D) normal curvature of the spine. - ANS-(A) Spinal Kyphosis.
46. A patient is at risk for pathologic bone fractures with what endocrine disorder? -
ANS-Hyperparathyroidism
47. A patient transports himself to the emergency room and arrives with a musculoskeletal
injury of the left arm. Your first priority as the patient's nurse is:
48.
49. (A) obtain the patient's medical history.
50. (B) immobilize the joint.
51. (C) administer pain medication.
52. (D) complete a set of vital signs. - ANS-(B) immobilize the joint.
53. A patient you are caring for on the Medical Unit is scheduled to have an arthroscopy
completed the next day. As his nurse, it is your responsibility to ensure the patient
maintains NPO status:
54.
55. (A) 6 hours before the test is scheduled.
56. (B) 8 hours before the test is scheduled.
57. (C) 10 hours before the test is scheduled.
58. (D) 12 hours before the test is scheduled. - ANS-(A) 6 hours before the test is
scheduled.
59. An emergency room nurse is conducting a neurovascular assessment on a patient who
has been admitted for a possible fracture of the elbow. The emergency room is correct
when he:
60.
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