Nclex lpn test review questions with
complete solutions
Method to relieving soft tissue swelling correct answer: Apply
ice packs
Wrapping the lower extremities direction correct answer: Start
at metatarsal wrap toward heart from distal to proximal
Sprained ankle type of wrapping correct answer: Figure 8 turn
Dislocation correct answer: Tearing of the ligaments that
connect and how to bone ends affected arm a little longer than
other arm
Manipulation correct answer: Repositions the bone ends
manually
Triangular sling correct answer: Knot is tied at the side of the
neck to avoid pressure on the cervical vertebrae
Tibia splint application correct answer: located between the
knee and the ankle apply splint from below the ankle to above-
the-knee
Comminuted fracture correct answer: Pieces, fragments.
Splinters of bone
Impacted fracture correct answer: Bone ends are driven together
,Green stick fracture correct answer: Longitudinal split extends
through one side of bone
Fat embolism syndrome s/s correct answer: Petechiae, dyspnea,
mental status changes
Position to transfer possible back injury correct answer: Supine
Fractured hip signs and symptoms correct answer: Cannot bear
weight affected leg is shorter effective leg is externally rotated
Risk factors for sustaining hip fracture correct answer: Post
menopausal
Snacks to provide for fractured hip for immobility correct
answer: Cheese sticks add protein
Isometric quadriceps exercises for fractured hip correct answer:
Contract and relax thigh muscles
Antiemobolism stockings correct answer: Prevent blood from
pooling in the legs apply before getting out of bed
Turning client onto non-operative side correct answer: Place
pillows between legs
Position chair cause so client can set correct answer: Place
parallel with the bad
, Ambulation with a walker using three point partial weight-
bearing gait correct answer: advance walker and operative leg
bearing most weight on the walkers handgrips
Postop hip replacement correct answer: Keep clients need the
part at all times avoid more than 90° of hip flexion have client
use a raised toilet seat
Support wet cast correct answer: Using the palms of the hands
use of pillows
Compartment syndrome S/s correct answer: Severe pain
Assessment of circulation in Cast extremities correct answer:
Depress the nailbeds document time for the color to return
Assessing drainage from cast correct answer: Circle the area
then record the time
Hip spica cast correct answer: Immobilize or promote healing
of a hip joint or fractured femur covers the trunk of the body
includes one or both legs to the knee, ankle must use a fractured
bedpan
Hip spica cast bar correct answer: Helps to strengthen the cast
Itching relief from cast correct answer: Collaborate with
physician on prescribing antipyretic medication
Rough edges of plaster cast repair correct answer: Applying
petals made from moleskin or adhesive tape
complete solutions
Method to relieving soft tissue swelling correct answer: Apply
ice packs
Wrapping the lower extremities direction correct answer: Start
at metatarsal wrap toward heart from distal to proximal
Sprained ankle type of wrapping correct answer: Figure 8 turn
Dislocation correct answer: Tearing of the ligaments that
connect and how to bone ends affected arm a little longer than
other arm
Manipulation correct answer: Repositions the bone ends
manually
Triangular sling correct answer: Knot is tied at the side of the
neck to avoid pressure on the cervical vertebrae
Tibia splint application correct answer: located between the
knee and the ankle apply splint from below the ankle to above-
the-knee
Comminuted fracture correct answer: Pieces, fragments.
Splinters of bone
Impacted fracture correct answer: Bone ends are driven together
,Green stick fracture correct answer: Longitudinal split extends
through one side of bone
Fat embolism syndrome s/s correct answer: Petechiae, dyspnea,
mental status changes
Position to transfer possible back injury correct answer: Supine
Fractured hip signs and symptoms correct answer: Cannot bear
weight affected leg is shorter effective leg is externally rotated
Risk factors for sustaining hip fracture correct answer: Post
menopausal
Snacks to provide for fractured hip for immobility correct
answer: Cheese sticks add protein
Isometric quadriceps exercises for fractured hip correct answer:
Contract and relax thigh muscles
Antiemobolism stockings correct answer: Prevent blood from
pooling in the legs apply before getting out of bed
Turning client onto non-operative side correct answer: Place
pillows between legs
Position chair cause so client can set correct answer: Place
parallel with the bad
, Ambulation with a walker using three point partial weight-
bearing gait correct answer: advance walker and operative leg
bearing most weight on the walkers handgrips
Postop hip replacement correct answer: Keep clients need the
part at all times avoid more than 90° of hip flexion have client
use a raised toilet seat
Support wet cast correct answer: Using the palms of the hands
use of pillows
Compartment syndrome S/s correct answer: Severe pain
Assessment of circulation in Cast extremities correct answer:
Depress the nailbeds document time for the color to return
Assessing drainage from cast correct answer: Circle the area
then record the time
Hip spica cast correct answer: Immobilize or promote healing
of a hip joint or fractured femur covers the trunk of the body
includes one or both legs to the knee, ankle must use a fractured
bedpan
Hip spica cast bar correct answer: Helps to strengthen the cast
Itching relief from cast correct answer: Collaborate with
physician on prescribing antipyretic medication
Rough edges of plaster cast repair correct answer: Applying
petals made from moleskin or adhesive tape
