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1. A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which intervention
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c/t should the nurse include in this client's care plan? A. Apply the traction straps snugly.
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B. Assess the client's level of consciousness.
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C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours.
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D.Teachthe clienthow to preventproblems causedby immobility.
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2. A nurse is caring for a client placed in traction to treat a fractured femur. Which nursing intervention has the highest
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priority?
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A. Assessingtheextremityforneurovascularintegrity c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. Keeping the clientfrom sliding to the foot of the bed c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
C. Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
D. Ensuring thatthe weights hang free atall times c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
3. Which orthopedic surgery is done to correct and align a fracture after surgical dissection and exposure of the
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fracture?
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A. Arthrodesis
B. Joint arthroplasty c/t
C. Totaljointarthroplasty c/t c/t
D. Openreduction c/t
4. The clientdisplays manifestations of compartmentsyndrome. Whattreatment will the nurse expect the clientto be
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scheduled for?
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A. An open reduction c/t c/t
B. A fasciotomy c/t
C. A total hip replacement
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D. A total knee replacement
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5. A clientwho is undergoing skeletal traction reports pressure on bony areas. Which action would be most appropriate to
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provide comfort for the client?
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A. Assistingwithrange-of-motionandisometricexercises. c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. Changing theclient'spositionwithinprescribedlimits. c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
C. Administeringprescribedanalgesics. c/t c/t
, D. Applying warm compresses. c/t c/t
6. A client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realigning it. Whattype of treatment does the
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c/t nurse identity this as? A. Buck's traction c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. Skeletal traction
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C. Internal fixation
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D.Openreduction
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7. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which finding would require the nurse to
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intervene?
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A. Bodyaligned oppositeto line oftraction pull c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. Weightshanging andtouching thefloor c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
C. Pulleyswithout evidence of the obstruction c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
D. Ropes freely moving over pulleys c/t c/t c/t c/t
8. A group of students is studying for a test on traction. The students demonstrate understanding of the types of traction when
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they identify which of the following as an example of skin traction?
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A. Crutchfieldtongs c/t
B. Thomassplint c/t
C. Buck's
D. Balancedsuspension c/t
9. The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is being prepared for skeletal traction. Which statementby the client
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indicates teaching was effective?
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A. "Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone." c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. "I will wear a bootwith weights attached."
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C. "A beltwill go around my pelvis and weights will beattached." D
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c/t The traction can be removed once a day so I can shower."
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10. Aclientis reporting pain following orthopedicsurgery. Which interventionwill helprelieve pain?
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A. Elevatethe affected extremity anduse coldapplications. c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
B. Breathedeeply and cough every 2hours until ambulation is possible. c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t c/t
C. DoROMexercises as indicated. c/t c/t c/t c/t
D. Applyantiembolismstockingsasindicated. c/t c/t c/t c/t