sim - marilyn hughes surgical scenario
pre/post quiz
When monitoring Ms. Hughes for possible complications following the surgical
repair of a fracture, it is important for the nurse to be alert for development of
which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)
Pulmonary embolism
Compartment syndrome
Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following can reduce the incidence of fat embolism and shock as
complications from a bone fracture?
Early surgical fixation
What assessment findings observed by the nurse would demonstrate poor
vascular perfusion to a splinted lower extremity? (Select all that apply.)
Decreased pedal pulses
Pale foot
The nurse understands that neurovascular assessments should be performed
how frequently during the first 24 hours following application of an immobilization
device to a fractured extremity?
Every hour
When monitoring for potential complications in the client with a cast, splint, or
brace, the nurse recognizes that which of the following is an early hallmark sign
of compartment syndrome?
Acute pain with passive range of motion
Which of the following are appropriate initial nursing interventions to control
discomfort in a fractured extremity stabilized with a splint or cast? (Select all that
apply.)
pre/post quiz
When monitoring Ms. Hughes for possible complications following the surgical
repair of a fracture, it is important for the nurse to be alert for development of
which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)
Pulmonary embolism
Compartment syndrome
Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following can reduce the incidence of fat embolism and shock as
complications from a bone fracture?
Early surgical fixation
What assessment findings observed by the nurse would demonstrate poor
vascular perfusion to a splinted lower extremity? (Select all that apply.)
Decreased pedal pulses
Pale foot
The nurse understands that neurovascular assessments should be performed
how frequently during the first 24 hours following application of an immobilization
device to a fractured extremity?
Every hour
When monitoring for potential complications in the client with a cast, splint, or
brace, the nurse recognizes that which of the following is an early hallmark sign
of compartment syndrome?
Acute pain with passive range of motion
Which of the following are appropriate initial nursing interventions to control
discomfort in a fractured extremity stabilized with a splint or cast? (Select all that
apply.)
