CPC- Musculoskeletal System Exam practice
questions.
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled to have a computed tomography (CT) scan of the leg using
contrast medium. Which question is priority for the nurse to ask this client before the procedure?
A. "Do you have any metal clips, plates, or pins in your body?"
B. "Have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 6 hours?"
C. "Do you have someone to drive you home after the procedure?"
D. "Do you have any allergies to shrimp, scallops, or other seafood?" - ANS >> D
A client returns to the surgical unit following a left total hip arthroplasty. The nurse assessing this client
notes a large wedge-shaped pillow is properly placed in between the client's legs. What is the purpose
of this pillow?
A. It is an adduction pillow and will help to prevent dislocation of the new hip.
B. It is an abduction pillow and will help to prevent dislocation of the new hip.
C. It helps to prevent the client from climbing out of bed and injuring the new hip.
D. It helps prevent foot drop and permanent impairment of the new hip. - ANS >> B
A hospitalized client diagnosed with osteoporosis is being discharged home. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?
A. "Avoid using scatter rugs."
B. "Avoid weight-bearing exercises."
C. "Use a cane when walking outside."
D. "Reduce the amount of protein in your diet." - ANS >> A
During assessment of an older adult client who was admitted 2 days ago with a fractured hip, the nurse
notes the client is now confused, tachypneic, and restless. Which nursing action is priority?
A. Implement fall precautions
questions.
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled to have a computed tomography (CT) scan of the leg using
contrast medium. Which question is priority for the nurse to ask this client before the procedure?
A. "Do you have any metal clips, plates, or pins in your body?"
B. "Have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 6 hours?"
C. "Do you have someone to drive you home after the procedure?"
D. "Do you have any allergies to shrimp, scallops, or other seafood?" - ANS >> D
A client returns to the surgical unit following a left total hip arthroplasty. The nurse assessing this client
notes a large wedge-shaped pillow is properly placed in between the client's legs. What is the purpose
of this pillow?
A. It is an adduction pillow and will help to prevent dislocation of the new hip.
B. It is an abduction pillow and will help to prevent dislocation of the new hip.
C. It helps to prevent the client from climbing out of bed and injuring the new hip.
D. It helps prevent foot drop and permanent impairment of the new hip. - ANS >> B
A hospitalized client diagnosed with osteoporosis is being discharged home. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?
A. "Avoid using scatter rugs."
B. "Avoid weight-bearing exercises."
C. "Use a cane when walking outside."
D. "Reduce the amount of protein in your diet." - ANS >> A
During assessment of an older adult client who was admitted 2 days ago with a fractured hip, the nurse
notes the client is now confused, tachypneic, and restless. Which nursing action is priority?
A. Implement fall precautions
