Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2 Study Guide
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1. What are nonsurgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome? (Select all that apply)
A. Using a splint
B. Ultrasound therapy
C. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
D. Corticosteroid injections
E. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
CORRECT ANSWER:
Using a splint
D. Corticosteroid injections
E. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
,A. Chronic pain
B. Dupuy Ren's contracture
C. Inflammation
D. Kyphosis
CORRECT ANSWER:
Kyphosis
3. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with metastatic bone disease?
A. Chronic pain
B. Impaired mobility
C. Risk for falls
D. Risk for infection
CORRECT ANSWER:
Chronic pain
4. What should be done immediately after an ankle injury?
A. Immobilize, heat, compress, and elevate the ankle
B. Rest, ice, compress, and lower the ankle
C. Rest, ice, compress and elevate the ankle
D. Rest,incubate,confine and lower the ankle
CORRECT ANSWER:
Rest, ice, compress and elevate the ankle
5. What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of client will increase daily physical activity'?
,A. The client reports decreased social interaction
B. The client reports more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
C. The client reports a fall
D. The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
CORRECT ANSWER:
The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
6. A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus.What is another term for this assessment finding?
A. Thoracic deformity
B. A bunion
C. A corn
D. Metacarpal involvement
CORRECT ANSWER:
A bunion
7. A client is diagnosed with glaucoma.The provider needs to determine if it is open- angle glaucoma or closed-
angle glaucoma.What test does the nurse antici- pate?
A. Ultrasonic imaging
B. Gonioscopy
C. Corneal staining
D. Electroretinography
CORRECT ANSWER:
Gonioscopy
8. A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irre- versible.What is the best
explanation?
, A. Once bacterial infection has caused damage,the tissue does not regenerate
B. Once retinal detachment occurs, it does not return to its normal state
C. Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died so vision loss is permanent
D. Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness
CORRECT ANSWER:
Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died so vision loss is permanent
9. A client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from the hospital.
What is the nurse's priority discharge intervention?
A. Teaching adherence to an exercise program
B. Teaching about a healthy dietary intake
C. Teaching adherence to the antibiotic regimen
D. Scheduling daily dressing changes
CORRECT ANSWER:
Teaching adherence to the antibiotic regimen
10. What observations by the nurse indicates the need for further teaching to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
on assisting with ambulation?
A. The UAP puts shoes on the client
B. The UAP removes floor rugs and loose objects from the path
C. The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
D. The UAP uses a transfer (gait) belt
CORRECT ANSWER:
The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
11. The client has been asked to perform weight-bearing exercises three times a week. The client admits to not
doing the recommended exercises.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
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1. What are nonsurgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome? (Select all that apply)
A. Using a splint
B. Ultrasound therapy
C. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
D. Corticosteroid injections
E. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
CORRECT ANSWER:
Using a splint
D. Corticosteroid injections
E. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
,A. Chronic pain
B. Dupuy Ren's contracture
C. Inflammation
D. Kyphosis
CORRECT ANSWER:
Kyphosis
3. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with metastatic bone disease?
A. Chronic pain
B. Impaired mobility
C. Risk for falls
D. Risk for infection
CORRECT ANSWER:
Chronic pain
4. What should be done immediately after an ankle injury?
A. Immobilize, heat, compress, and elevate the ankle
B. Rest, ice, compress, and lower the ankle
C. Rest, ice, compress and elevate the ankle
D. Rest,incubate,confine and lower the ankle
CORRECT ANSWER:
Rest, ice, compress and elevate the ankle
5. What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of client will increase daily physical activity'?
,A. The client reports decreased social interaction
B. The client reports more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
C. The client reports a fall
D. The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
CORRECT ANSWER:
The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
6. A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus.What is another term for this assessment finding?
A. Thoracic deformity
B. A bunion
C. A corn
D. Metacarpal involvement
CORRECT ANSWER:
A bunion
7. A client is diagnosed with glaucoma.The provider needs to determine if it is open- angle glaucoma or closed-
angle glaucoma.What test does the nurse antici- pate?
A. Ultrasonic imaging
B. Gonioscopy
C. Corneal staining
D. Electroretinography
CORRECT ANSWER:
Gonioscopy
8. A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irre- versible.What is the best
explanation?
, A. Once bacterial infection has caused damage,the tissue does not regenerate
B. Once retinal detachment occurs, it does not return to its normal state
C. Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died so vision loss is permanent
D. Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness
CORRECT ANSWER:
Too many nerve fibers have become ischemic and died so vision loss is permanent
9. A client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from the hospital.
What is the nurse's priority discharge intervention?
A. Teaching adherence to an exercise program
B. Teaching about a healthy dietary intake
C. Teaching adherence to the antibiotic regimen
D. Scheduling daily dressing changes
CORRECT ANSWER:
Teaching adherence to the antibiotic regimen
10. What observations by the nurse indicates the need for further teaching to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
on assisting with ambulation?
A. The UAP puts shoes on the client
B. The UAP removes floor rugs and loose objects from the path
C. The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
D. The UAP uses a transfer (gait) belt
CORRECT ANSWER:
The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
11. The client has been asked to perform weight-bearing exercises three times a week. The client admits to not
doing the recommended exercises.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
