Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2
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1. a client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realign-
ing it.What type of treatment does the nurse identity this as?
a. Buck's traction
b. Skeletal traction
c. Internal fixation
d. Open reduction
Answer
Open reduction
2. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which finding would require the
nurse to intervene?
a. body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
b. weights hanging and touching the floor
c. pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
,d. ropes freely moving over pulleys
Answer
body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
3. A group of students is studying for a test on traction.The students demon- strate understanding of the types of
traction when they identify which of the following as an example of skin traction?
a. crutched tongs
b. Thomas splint
c. Buck's traction
d. Balanced suspension
Answer
Buck's traction
4. The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is being prepared for skeletal traction.Which
statement by the client indicates teaching was effective?
a. " Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
b. " I will wear a boot with weights attached."
c. " A belt will go around my pelvis and weights will be attached."
d. " The traction can be removed once a day so I can shower."
Answer
" Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
5. A client is reporting pain following orthopedic surgery.Which intervention will help relieve pain?
a. elevate the affected extremity and use cold applications
b. breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours until ambulation is possible.
,c. do ROM exercises as indicated
d. apply antiembolism stockings as indicated.
Answer
apply antiembolism stockings
as indicated.
6. a client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both articular surfaces of the hip.
What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the client for?
a. arthrodesis
b. hemiarthroplasty
c. total arthroplasty
d. osteotomy
Answer
total arthroplasty
7. A client is brought to the emergency department by a softball team member who states the client and another
player ran into each other, and the client
is having severe pain in the right shoulder.What symptoms of a fractured clavicle does the nurse recognize?
A. Client complains of tingling and numbness in the right shoulder.
B. Right shoulder is elevated above the left
C. Client complains of pain in the unaffected shoulder.
D. Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
Answer
Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
, 8. The nurse is preparing a client to have his cast cut off after having it for 6 weeks to treat a fractured tibia.What
should the nurse inform the client prior to the cast being removed?
A. The leg will look as it did prior to the cast being applied.
B. The leg will look moist and will have small bumps that will go away in a few days.
C. The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
D. The leg strength is enforced by the wearing of the cast.
Answer
The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
9. A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with aThomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
A. Apply the traction straps snugly.
B. Assess the client's level of consciousness.
C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours.
D. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
Answer
Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
10. A nurse is caring for a client placed in traction to treat a fractured femur. Which nursing intervention has
the highest priority?
A. Assessing the extremity for neurovascular integrity
B. Keeping the client from sliding to the foot of the bed
C. Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley
D. Ensuring that the weights hang free at all times
Answer
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1. a client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realign-
ing it.What type of treatment does the nurse identity this as?
a. Buck's traction
b. Skeletal traction
c. Internal fixation
d. Open reduction
Answer
Open reduction
2. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which finding would require the
nurse to intervene?
a. body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
b. weights hanging and touching the floor
c. pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
,d. ropes freely moving over pulleys
Answer
body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
3. A group of students is studying for a test on traction.The students demon- strate understanding of the types of
traction when they identify which of the following as an example of skin traction?
a. crutched tongs
b. Thomas splint
c. Buck's traction
d. Balanced suspension
Answer
Buck's traction
4. The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is being prepared for skeletal traction.Which
statement by the client indicates teaching was effective?
a. " Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
b. " I will wear a boot with weights attached."
c. " A belt will go around my pelvis and weights will be attached."
d. " The traction can be removed once a day so I can shower."
Answer
" Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
5. A client is reporting pain following orthopedic surgery.Which intervention will help relieve pain?
a. elevate the affected extremity and use cold applications
b. breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours until ambulation is possible.
,c. do ROM exercises as indicated
d. apply antiembolism stockings as indicated.
Answer
apply antiembolism stockings
as indicated.
6. a client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both articular surfaces of the hip.
What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the client for?
a. arthrodesis
b. hemiarthroplasty
c. total arthroplasty
d. osteotomy
Answer
total arthroplasty
7. A client is brought to the emergency department by a softball team member who states the client and another
player ran into each other, and the client
is having severe pain in the right shoulder.What symptoms of a fractured clavicle does the nurse recognize?
A. Client complains of tingling and numbness in the right shoulder.
B. Right shoulder is elevated above the left
C. Client complains of pain in the unaffected shoulder.
D. Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
Answer
Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
, 8. The nurse is preparing a client to have his cast cut off after having it for 6 weeks to treat a fractured tibia.What
should the nurse inform the client prior to the cast being removed?
A. The leg will look as it did prior to the cast being applied.
B. The leg will look moist and will have small bumps that will go away in a few days.
C. The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
D. The leg strength is enforced by the wearing of the cast.
Answer
The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
9. A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with aThomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
A. Apply the traction straps snugly.
B. Assess the client's level of consciousness.
C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours.
D. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
Answer
Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
10. A nurse is caring for a client placed in traction to treat a fractured femur. Which nursing intervention has
the highest priority?
A. Assessing the extremity for neurovascular integrity
B. Keeping the client from sliding to the foot of the bed
C. Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley
D. Ensuring that the weights hang free at all times
Answer
