Mobility / LPN-RN Transition Course
Exam Questions and Answers
cast - Answer-rigid external immobilizing device. Plater or fiberglass
cast care - Answer-keep dry, do not cover with plastic, elevate, use sling, call doctor if
there are any changes in neuromuscular (5 P'S) Do not stick anything in cast to itch
Signs and symptoms for patient with cast to report to doctor. - Answer-presistent
swelling or pain, changes in sensation, movement, skin color or temperature, signs of
pressure, could mean compartment syndrome
compartment syndrome - Answer-medical emergency, swelling going inward instead of
outward.
Nursing Diagnosis for cast - Answer-knowledge deficit, acute pain, impaired physical
mobility, self care deficit, impaired skin integrity, risk for peripheral neuromuscular
dysfunction
External fixation devices - Answer-used to manage open fractures with soft tissue
damage
traction - Answer-the application of pulling force to a part of the body to reduce muscle
spasms, regain alignment, immobilize fractures, reduce deformity.
potential post op problems - Answer-hypovolemic shock, atelectasis, pneumonia,
urinary retention, infection, DVT, constipation
pain relief - Answer-pain meds, reposition, distraction, guided imagery, ice, elevation,
immobilization
osteoporosis prevention - Answer-balanced diet high in calcium and vitamin d, walking,
weight training
osteomalacia - Answer-a metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate bone
mineralization, softening and weakening of the long bone.
osteomyelitis - Answer-infection of the bone
RICE - Answer-rest, ice, compression, elevate
types of fractures - Answer-complete, incomplete, closed or simple, open or compound
Exam Questions and Answers
cast - Answer-rigid external immobilizing device. Plater or fiberglass
cast care - Answer-keep dry, do not cover with plastic, elevate, use sling, call doctor if
there are any changes in neuromuscular (5 P'S) Do not stick anything in cast to itch
Signs and symptoms for patient with cast to report to doctor. - Answer-presistent
swelling or pain, changes in sensation, movement, skin color or temperature, signs of
pressure, could mean compartment syndrome
compartment syndrome - Answer-medical emergency, swelling going inward instead of
outward.
Nursing Diagnosis for cast - Answer-knowledge deficit, acute pain, impaired physical
mobility, self care deficit, impaired skin integrity, risk for peripheral neuromuscular
dysfunction
External fixation devices - Answer-used to manage open fractures with soft tissue
damage
traction - Answer-the application of pulling force to a part of the body to reduce muscle
spasms, regain alignment, immobilize fractures, reduce deformity.
potential post op problems - Answer-hypovolemic shock, atelectasis, pneumonia,
urinary retention, infection, DVT, constipation
pain relief - Answer-pain meds, reposition, distraction, guided imagery, ice, elevation,
immobilization
osteoporosis prevention - Answer-balanced diet high in calcium and vitamin d, walking,
weight training
osteomalacia - Answer-a metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate bone
mineralization, softening and weakening of the long bone.
osteomyelitis - Answer-infection of the bone
RICE - Answer-rest, ice, compression, elevate
types of fractures - Answer-complete, incomplete, closed or simple, open or compound
