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2024 NCLEX MUSCULOSKELETAL /CAST/ FRACTURE EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 NCLEXMUSCULOSKELETAL /CAST/
FRACTURE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
A client with diabetes mellitus has had a right below knee amputation. Given
the client's history of diabetes mellitus, which complication is the client
MOST at risk for after surgery?
1. Hemorrhage.
2. Edema of the residual limb.
3. Slight redness of the incision.
4. Separation of the wound edges. - CORRECT ANSWERS-4
The nurse is caring for a client who had an above knee amputation 2 days
ago. The residual limb was wrapped with an elastic compression bandage,
which has come off. Which IMMEDIATE action should the nurse take?
1. Apply ice to the site.
2. Call the primary health care provider.
3. Rewrap the residual limb with elastic an compression bandage.
4. Apply a dry, sterile dressing and elevate the residual limb on 1 pillow. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-3
The nurse witnessed a vehicle hit a pedestrian. The victim is dazed and tries
to get up. A leg appears fractured. Which intervention should the nurse take?
1. Try to reduce the fracture manually.
2. Assis the victim to get up and walk to the sidewalk.
3. Leave the victim for a few moments to call an ambulance.
4. Stay with victim and encourage him or her to remain still. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-4
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just
had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all that apply.
1. Keep the cast clean and dry.
2. Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
3. Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
4. Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
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