Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Final Exam
Review Questions with Accurate Answers
_____ traction involves applying traction to the outside surface of the skin with
counter-traction, weights and pullies. correct answer Skin (Bucks)
_____ traction involves surgical application of traction through the insertion of
pins through the bone, followed by counter-traction, weights and pullies. correct
answer Skeletal
"Partial dislocation" is also referred to as _____. correct answer sublaxation
A classic complaint from patients with Myxedema is:
(A) an intolerance to heat.
(B) an intolerance to cold.
(C) an intolerance to foods with purines.
(D) an intolerance to activity. correct answer (B) an intolerance to cold.
A female patient has been admitted to the unit following a hip fracture. The nurse
may observe the following upon physical assessment:
(A) muscle flaccidity
(B) vaginal discharge
(C) external rotation of the leg
(D) hematuria correct answer (C) external rotation of the leg
, A man presents himself to the emergency room following his fall from a tree
stand. He has a compound fracture of the arm. When splinting the fracture, the
nurse knows to:
(A) adduct the arm for easy application.
(B) abduct the arm for appropriate application.
(C) splint the arm in the exact position it is.
(D) medicate the patient before application. correct answer (C) splint the arm in
the exact position it is.
A Medical-Surgical Nurse is caring for a patient with a mandibular fracture. While
completing the initial physical assessment, the nurse will need to ensure:
(A) personal items are within reach.
(B) wire cutters are present at the bedside.
(C) suction equipment is readily available.
(D) Both B and C are correct. correct answer (D) Both B and C are correct.
A nurse is caring for a patient with Grave's Disease. Because of this patient's
condition, the nurse will want to:
(A) monitor the respiratory rate every 4 hours.
(B) promote increased activity.
(C) provide increased protein.
Review Questions with Accurate Answers
_____ traction involves applying traction to the outside surface of the skin with
counter-traction, weights and pullies. correct answer Skin (Bucks)
_____ traction involves surgical application of traction through the insertion of
pins through the bone, followed by counter-traction, weights and pullies. correct
answer Skeletal
"Partial dislocation" is also referred to as _____. correct answer sublaxation
A classic complaint from patients with Myxedema is:
(A) an intolerance to heat.
(B) an intolerance to cold.
(C) an intolerance to foods with purines.
(D) an intolerance to activity. correct answer (B) an intolerance to cold.
A female patient has been admitted to the unit following a hip fracture. The nurse
may observe the following upon physical assessment:
(A) muscle flaccidity
(B) vaginal discharge
(C) external rotation of the leg
(D) hematuria correct answer (C) external rotation of the leg
, A man presents himself to the emergency room following his fall from a tree
stand. He has a compound fracture of the arm. When splinting the fracture, the
nurse knows to:
(A) adduct the arm for easy application.
(B) abduct the arm for appropriate application.
(C) splint the arm in the exact position it is.
(D) medicate the patient before application. correct answer (C) splint the arm in
the exact position it is.
A Medical-Surgical Nurse is caring for a patient with a mandibular fracture. While
completing the initial physical assessment, the nurse will need to ensure:
(A) personal items are within reach.
(B) wire cutters are present at the bedside.
(C) suction equipment is readily available.
(D) Both B and C are correct. correct answer (D) Both B and C are correct.
A nurse is caring for a patient with Grave's Disease. Because of this patient's
condition, the nurse will want to:
(A) monitor the respiratory rate every 4 hours.
(B) promote increased activity.
(C) provide increased protein.
