ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam
ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam
A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In discussing the
personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize which of the following as a
risk factor for this injury? - ANSWER Ongoing treatment for gout
A patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon has undergone surgical repair and will require 6 weeks of cast
immobilization. As part of the patient's discharge plan, it is MOST important for the nurse to assess the
patient's ability to - ANSWER . ambulate with an assistive device.
healthy 47-year-old injured the right knee while skiing. A moderate partial tear of the anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) is confirmed with MRI. The patient has opted for non- surgical treatment. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as an appropriate intervention to manage the injury - ANSWER
Knee aspiration and prescription for diclofenac (Voltaren)
A softball pitcher underwent surgical repair of the right anterior cruciate ligament 3 days ago and is now
being seen in the surgeon's office. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
suspicious of infection? - ANSWER Increased pain, new drainage, and low grade fever
An ice skater sustains a first-degree ankle sprain. Which of the following treatments should the nurse
expect to be included in the patient's plan of care? - ANSWER Elastic bandage and crutches
12-year-old boy playing Pee Wee football is tackled and sustains a fracture to the left clavicle. The nurse
should teach the patient and his parents about use of which of the following interventions as part of
non-surgical treatment for this injury? - ANSWER Padded sling
Little League baseball pitcher has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament
(UCL) of the pitching arm. The nurse should reinforce instruction on which of the following as part of a
conservative course of treatment for this patient? - ANSWER Rest between games and a limited number
of pitches per game
, ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam
A marathon runner develops foot pain and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Which of the following
statements by the patient should the nurse recognize as correct concerning this condition? - ANSWER
"Plantar fasciitis is chronic, and complete resolution takes several months to a year."
rugby player is unable to rise and walk after experiencing an aggressive tackle. In the emergency
department, the patient is diagnosed with a dislocated right hip. The nurse's assessment should be
based on knowledge that which of the following structures can be affected by this injury? - ANSWER
Sciatic nerve and femoral head
A patient is taken to the emergency department after experiencing a knee injury during a weekend
game of flag football. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with MR gadolinium contrast is ordered. Which
of the following should the nurse ensure is completed before the patient goes for the study? - ANSWER
Take a detailed health and renal history.
A high school basketball player complains of severe left knee pain after falling during a game. A tear of
the meniscus is suspected. The nurse should know which of the following maneuvers would be
performed to assess for a meniscal tear? - ANSWER McMurray's sign
A runner complains of pain over the calcaneus and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Consistent with
this diagnosis, the nurse identifies which of the following? - ANSWER "Start-up" pain after rest
A professional football player undergoes reconstruction of the left anterior cruciate ligament. He
identifies his current pain as 4 on 0-10 intensity scale and has full movement and sensation after
epidural anesthesia. Six hours after surgery, the patient is unable to void. Which of the following should
the nurse identify as a risk factor for postoperative urinary retention for this patient? - ANSWER .
Epidural anesthesia and 800 cc intravenous fluids
A minor league baseball pitcher undergoes surgical rotator cuff repair. As the nurse prepares the patient
for discharge, which statement by the patient should the nurse recognize as indicating he understands
the postoperative treatment plan? - ANSWER "I'll wear a sling and limit activities for a few months
A tennis player is diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis of the right arm. A tennis elbow band is
recommended, and the patient asks the nurse about the benefits of this treatment. The nurse's
Practice Exam
ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam
A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In discussing the
personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize which of the following as a
risk factor for this injury? - ANSWER Ongoing treatment for gout
A patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon has undergone surgical repair and will require 6 weeks of cast
immobilization. As part of the patient's discharge plan, it is MOST important for the nurse to assess the
patient's ability to - ANSWER . ambulate with an assistive device.
healthy 47-year-old injured the right knee while skiing. A moderate partial tear of the anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) is confirmed with MRI. The patient has opted for non- surgical treatment. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as an appropriate intervention to manage the injury - ANSWER
Knee aspiration and prescription for diclofenac (Voltaren)
A softball pitcher underwent surgical repair of the right anterior cruciate ligament 3 days ago and is now
being seen in the surgeon's office. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
suspicious of infection? - ANSWER Increased pain, new drainage, and low grade fever
An ice skater sustains a first-degree ankle sprain. Which of the following treatments should the nurse
expect to be included in the patient's plan of care? - ANSWER Elastic bandage and crutches
12-year-old boy playing Pee Wee football is tackled and sustains a fracture to the left clavicle. The nurse
should teach the patient and his parents about use of which of the following interventions as part of
non-surgical treatment for this injury? - ANSWER Padded sling
Little League baseball pitcher has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament
(UCL) of the pitching arm. The nurse should reinforce instruction on which of the following as part of a
conservative course of treatment for this patient? - ANSWER Rest between games and a limited number
of pitches per game
, ONC Orthopedic Trauma/Sports Injuries
Practice Exam
A marathon runner develops foot pain and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Which of the following
statements by the patient should the nurse recognize as correct concerning this condition? - ANSWER
"Plantar fasciitis is chronic, and complete resolution takes several months to a year."
rugby player is unable to rise and walk after experiencing an aggressive tackle. In the emergency
department, the patient is diagnosed with a dislocated right hip. The nurse's assessment should be
based on knowledge that which of the following structures can be affected by this injury? - ANSWER
Sciatic nerve and femoral head
A patient is taken to the emergency department after experiencing a knee injury during a weekend
game of flag football. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with MR gadolinium contrast is ordered. Which
of the following should the nurse ensure is completed before the patient goes for the study? - ANSWER
Take a detailed health and renal history.
A high school basketball player complains of severe left knee pain after falling during a game. A tear of
the meniscus is suspected. The nurse should know which of the following maneuvers would be
performed to assess for a meniscal tear? - ANSWER McMurray's sign
A runner complains of pain over the calcaneus and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Consistent with
this diagnosis, the nurse identifies which of the following? - ANSWER "Start-up" pain after rest
A professional football player undergoes reconstruction of the left anterior cruciate ligament. He
identifies his current pain as 4 on 0-10 intensity scale and has full movement and sensation after
epidural anesthesia. Six hours after surgery, the patient is unable to void. Which of the following should
the nurse identify as a risk factor for postoperative urinary retention for this patient? - ANSWER .
Epidural anesthesia and 800 cc intravenous fluids
A minor league baseball pitcher undergoes surgical rotator cuff repair. As the nurse prepares the patient
for discharge, which statement by the patient should the nurse recognize as indicating he understands
the postoperative treatment plan? - ANSWER "I'll wear a sling and limit activities for a few months
A tennis player is diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis of the right arm. A tennis elbow band is
recommended, and the patient asks the nurse about the benefits of this treatment. The nurse's
