MDC exam 2 questions with complete
solutions13
The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is
cause
for concern?
a. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
b. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
c. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
d. The nurse does not observe any drainage - ANSWERS-A. The nurse cannot insert one finger
between the cast and the skin
What non-pharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?
a. Cold therapy
b. passive range of motion (PROM)
c. Heat therapy
d. Elevation - ANSWERS-C. Heat therapy
What intervention by the nurse would be best to prevent deep vein thrombosis after a fracture
of
the hip?
a. Encouraging bedrest
b. applying anti-embolism stockings
c. Teaching about smoking cessation
d. Tell the client to take anticoagulants - ANSWERS-B. Applying anti-embolism stockings
, What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)
a. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
b. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
c. Older adults should have an eye exam every 3-5 years
d. wear eye protection when working with fluids
e. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids - ANSWERS-A. Wear sunglasses to filter
ultraviolet (UV) light
D. wear eye protection when working with fluids
E. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?
a. Open reduction with external fixation
b. open reduction with internal fixation
c. External reduction and internal fixation
d. External fixation with closed reduction - ANSWERS-B. Open reduction with internal fixation
The client reports a ringing in the ears. What is this called?
a. Rinne
b. Tinnitus
c. Pinna
d. Weber - ANSWERS-B. Tinnitus
The provider orders the client to be placed in a high fowler's position. At what angle will the
nurse
position the client?
a. 0 degrees
b. 15 degrees
solutions13
The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is
cause
for concern?
a. The nurse cannot insert one finger between the cast and the skin
b. The nurse finds 2+ pulses distal from the cast
c. The nurse assesses capillary refill of 2 seconds
d. The nurse does not observe any drainage - ANSWERS-A. The nurse cannot insert one finger
between the cast and the skin
What non-pharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?
a. Cold therapy
b. passive range of motion (PROM)
c. Heat therapy
d. Elevation - ANSWERS-C. Heat therapy
What intervention by the nurse would be best to prevent deep vein thrombosis after a fracture
of
the hip?
a. Encouraging bedrest
b. applying anti-embolism stockings
c. Teaching about smoking cessation
d. Tell the client to take anticoagulants - ANSWERS-B. Applying anti-embolism stockings
, What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)
a. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
b. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
c. Older adults should have an eye exam every 3-5 years
d. wear eye protection when working with fluids
e. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids - ANSWERS-A. Wear sunglasses to filter
ultraviolet (UV) light
D. wear eye protection when working with fluids
E. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?
a. Open reduction with external fixation
b. open reduction with internal fixation
c. External reduction and internal fixation
d. External fixation with closed reduction - ANSWERS-B. Open reduction with internal fixation
The client reports a ringing in the ears. What is this called?
a. Rinne
b. Tinnitus
c. Pinna
d. Weber - ANSWERS-B. Tinnitus
The provider orders the client to be placed in a high fowler's position. At what angle will the
nurse
position the client?
a. 0 degrees
b. 15 degrees
