Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2
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Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of multiple choice Questions with Answers
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
Questions with Verified Answers
Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of multiple choice Questions with Answers
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
