ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries Practice Exam with Updated Questions and Answers
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Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board
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Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board
ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam with Updated Questions and
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A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In
discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize
which of the following as a...
ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries Practice Exam with Updated Questions and Answers A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize which of the following as a risk factor for this injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Ongoi ng treatment for gout A patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon has undergone surgical repair and will require 6 weeks of cast immobilization. As part of the patient's discharge plan, it is MOST important for the nurse to assess the patient's ability to - CORRECT ANSWER. ambulate with an assistive device. healthy 47 -year-old injured the right knee while skiing. A moderate partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is confirmed with MRI. The patient has opted for non - surgical treatment. Which o f the following should the nurse recognize as an appropriate intervention to manage the injury - CORRECT ANSWER Knee aspiration and prescription for diclofenac (Voltaren) A softball pitcher underwent surgical repair of the right anterior cruciate ligament 3 days ago and is now being seen in the surgeon's office. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as suspicious of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pain, new drainage, and low grade fever An ice skater sustains a first -degree ankle sprain. Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to be included in the patient's plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER Elastic bandage and crutches 12-year-old boy playing Pee Wee football is tackled and sustains a fracture to the left clavicle . The nurse should teach the patient and his parents about use of which of the following interventions as part of non -surgical treatment for this injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Padded sling Little League baseball pitcher has been diagnosed with a partial tear o f the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the pitching arm. The nurse should reinforce instruction on which of the following as part of a conservative course of treatment for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Rest between games and a limited number of pitches per game A marathon runner develops foot pain and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Which of the following statements by the patient should the nurse recognize as correct concerning this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER "Plantar fasciitis is chronic, and complete resolution takes several months to a year." rugby player is unable to rise and walk after experiencing an aggressive tackle. In the emergency department, the patient is diagnosed with a dislocated right hip. The nurse's assessment should be based o n knowledge that which of the following structures can be affected by this injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Sciatic nerve and femoral head A patient is taken to the emergency department after experiencing a knee injury during a weekend game of flag football. Magn etic resonance imaging (MRI) with MR gadolinium contrast is ordered. Which of the following should the nurse ensure is completed before the patient goes for the study? - CORRECT ANSWER Take a detailed health and renal history. A high school basketball pla yer complains of severe left knee pain after falling during a game. A tear of the meniscus is suspected. The nurse should know which of the following maneuvers would be performed to assess for a meniscal tear? - CORRECT ANSWER McMurray's sign A runner com plains of pain over the calcaneus and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Consistent with this diagnosis, the nurse identifies which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER "Start -up" pain after rest A professional football player undergoes reconstruction of the left anterior cruciate ligament. He identifies his current pain as 4 on 0 -10 intensity scale and has full movement and sensation after epidural anesthesia. Six hours after surgery, the patient is unable to void. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for postoperative urinary retention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER . Epidural anesthesia and 800 cc intravenous fluids A minor league baseball pitcher undergoes surgi cal rotator cuff repair. As the nurse prepares the patient for discharge, which statement by the patient should the nurse recognize as indicating he understands the postoperative treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER "I'll wear a sling and limit activities for a few months A tennis player is diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis of the right arm. A tennis elbow band is recommended, and the patient asks the nurse about the benefits of this treatment. The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the tenn is elbow band - CORRECT ANSWER Reduces inflammation and pain of extensor tendons. A gymnast diagnosed with chondromalacia patella is advised to avoid activities that worsen the pain. The nurse also should reinforce the need for the patient to perform which of the following types of exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER . Quadriceps strengthening During a recent competition, a weight lifter says he felt a sudden burning pain in his lower back that has since resolved to tenderness. When seen in the emergency departmen t, he is diagnosed with a second -degree muscle strain. Although he is
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