Osteomyelitis Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Osteomyelitis Exam 2 Questions and
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Which of the following is the most common causative organism of osteomyelitis?
A) Escherichia coli
B) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C) Staphylococcus aureus
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae
A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with an inf...
Osteomyelitis Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of osteomyelitis?
A) Escherichia coli
B) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
✔✔C) Staphylococcus aureus
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae
A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with an infected foot ulcer. What is the most important
intervention to prevent osteomyelitis?
A) Administering pain medications
✔✔B) Cleaning and debriding the wound regularly
C) Applying topical antibiotics only
D) Keeping the foot immobilized
A patient with osteomyelitis has been prescribed IV antibiotics. What should the nurse monitor
for during treatment?
✔✔A) Signs of allergic reactions such as rash and shortness of breath
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,B) Decreased appetite
C) Increased fatigue
D) Elevated blood sugar levels
What is the main reason for performing a bone biopsy in a patient suspected of having
osteomyelitis?
A) To assess the risk of bone fracture
✔✔B) To identify the causative organism and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy
C) To determine the severity of pain
D) To assess the need for surgical debridement
A patient with osteomyelitis has had surgery to remove necrotic bone tissue. What is the primary
goal of this procedure?
✔✔A) To prevent the spread of infection and promote healing
B) To relieve pain in the affected area
C) To restore bone structure
D) To reduce swelling and inflammation
Which of the following is a typical sign of acute osteomyelitis in an adult?
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,✔✔A) Localized pain, redness, and swelling
B) Pain and weakness in the limbs without swelling
C) Joint stiffness without fever
D) Chronic back pain
Which patient is at highest risk for developing osteomyelitis?
A) A 50-year-old male with no history of chronic illness
✔✔B) A 70-year-old diabetic female with a recent hip fracture
C) A 25-year-old female athlete with no previous fractures
D) A 40-year-old male with a history of asthma
What is the most common symptom seen in pediatric patients with osteomyelitis?
A) Severe headache
✔✔B) Fever and irritability
C) Shortness of breath
D) Abdominal pain
What is the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of osteomyelitis?
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, A) To promote bone regrowth
✔✔B) To enhance the body's ability to fight infection by improving oxygen delivery to tissues
C) To reduce the need for antibiotics
D) To alleviate pain and inflammation
What is the first line of treatment for osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
✔✔A) Intravenous antibiotics such as cefazolin or vancomycin
B) Oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin
C) Surgical debridement without antibiotics
D) Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
A patient with osteomyelitis requires surgery. What is the primary goal of debridement in this
condition?
A) To remove damaged bone and promote healing
✔✔B) To eliminate necrotic tissue and drain abscesses
C) To realign the bone fractures
D) To reduce pain and swelling
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