FA Davis Musculoskeletal Trauma and
Complications Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which is an example of low- energy trauma with reference to
fractures?
A. falls
B. motor vehicle collisions
c. injury from contact sports
d. bicycle accident -
correct answer ✅A. falls
The nurse is caring for a pt with this type of traction (skin traction).
What is the purpose?
A. relieve muscle spasms
B. extend the bone in preparation for amputation
c. bone stabilization
d. alignment for healing -
correct answer ✅A. relieve muscle spasms
Which should a nurse keep in mind when caring for a pt with
traumatic amputation? SATA
A. apply a tourniquet to the remaining limb
, FA Davis Musculoskeletal Trauma and
Complications Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
B. salvage surgery may be ordered for the pt by the primary
healthcare provider
C. a coagulation panel, CBC and serum lactate baseline levels
should be established
D. the Phalen test may be performed on the pt
E. the steinman test may be performed on the pt -
correct answer ✅A. apply a tourniquet to the remaining limb
B. salvage surgery may be ordered for the pt by the primary
healthcare provider
C. a coagulation panel, CBC and serum lactate baseline levels
should be established
The nurse is performing an assessment for a pt with a cast
experiencing pain at rest, pressure, and paresthesia of detail
extremity. what could cause these symptoms?
A. rhabdomyolysis
B. neuromuscular compromise
C. hypovolemia
D. hypoxia -
correct answer ✅B. neuromuscular compromise
Complications Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which is an example of low- energy trauma with reference to
fractures?
A. falls
B. motor vehicle collisions
c. injury from contact sports
d. bicycle accident -
correct answer ✅A. falls
The nurse is caring for a pt with this type of traction (skin traction).
What is the purpose?
A. relieve muscle spasms
B. extend the bone in preparation for amputation
c. bone stabilization
d. alignment for healing -
correct answer ✅A. relieve muscle spasms
Which should a nurse keep in mind when caring for a pt with
traumatic amputation? SATA
A. apply a tourniquet to the remaining limb
, FA Davis Musculoskeletal Trauma and
Complications Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
B. salvage surgery may be ordered for the pt by the primary
healthcare provider
C. a coagulation panel, CBC and serum lactate baseline levels
should be established
D. the Phalen test may be performed on the pt
E. the steinman test may be performed on the pt -
correct answer ✅A. apply a tourniquet to the remaining limb
B. salvage surgery may be ordered for the pt by the primary
healthcare provider
C. a coagulation panel, CBC and serum lactate baseline levels
should be established
The nurse is performing an assessment for a pt with a cast
experiencing pain at rest, pressure, and paresthesia of detail
extremity. what could cause these symptoms?
A. rhabdomyolysis
B. neuromuscular compromise
C. hypovolemia
D. hypoxia -
correct answer ✅B. neuromuscular compromise
