CCBC NURN 153 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Which interventions would be performed for a client that has undergone an outpatient
arthroscopic procedure on the left knee? Select all that apply.
A. Prepare the client to transfer to orthopedic flood
B. Educate the client on recognizing signs and symptoms of infection
C. Apply band-aid over incision site
D. Apply compression dressing to left knee
E. Inform client to resume exercise regimenF. Assess neuromuscular status of the left
lower extremity - ANSWER B. Educate the client on recognizing signs and symptoms of
infection
D. Apply compression dressing to left knee
F. Assess neuromuscular status of the left lower extremity
After an above the knee amputation of the right leg, a client reports pain in the right foot.
Which reason would the nurse explain to the client about phantom limb pain.
A. Tactile illusions are associated with severed blood vessels
B. Nerve endings in the limb are still intact and react to stimuli
C. An unconscious phenomenon aids with grieving over the lost body part
D. Hallucinations are secondary to the emotional distress of amputation - ANSWER B.
Nerve endings in the limb are still intact and react to stimuli
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an AKA client. Which instructions would
be included in discharge instructions for home care?
A. Massage the residual limb in a motion away from the suture line
B. Immediately report twitching, spams, or phantom limb pain
C. Be sure to perform the prescribed exercises
D. Elevate the limb above the heart - ANSWER C. Be sure to perform the prescribed
exercises
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Which interventions would be performed for a client that has undergone an outpatient
arthroscopic procedure on the left knee? Select all that apply.
A. Prepare the client to transfer to orthopedic flood
B. Educate the client on recognizing signs and symptoms of infection
C. Apply band-aid over incision site
D. Apply compression dressing to left knee
E. Inform client to resume exercise regimenF. Assess neuromuscular status of the left
lower extremity - ANSWER B. Educate the client on recognizing signs and symptoms of
infection
D. Apply compression dressing to left knee
F. Assess neuromuscular status of the left lower extremity
After an above the knee amputation of the right leg, a client reports pain in the right foot.
Which reason would the nurse explain to the client about phantom limb pain.
A. Tactile illusions are associated with severed blood vessels
B. Nerve endings in the limb are still intact and react to stimuli
C. An unconscious phenomenon aids with grieving over the lost body part
D. Hallucinations are secondary to the emotional distress of amputation - ANSWER B.
Nerve endings in the limb are still intact and react to stimuli
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an AKA client. Which instructions would
be included in discharge instructions for home care?
A. Massage the residual limb in a motion away from the suture line
B. Immediately report twitching, spams, or phantom limb pain
C. Be sure to perform the prescribed exercises
D. Elevate the limb above the heart - ANSWER C. Be sure to perform the prescribed
exercises
