ORTHO COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Paget's disease. The
nurse plans care knowing that this condition usually affects which
bones? Select all that apply. Answer: 1.Femur
2.Skull
3.Tibia
6.Vertebrae
◉ A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse why Buck's extension
traction is being applied before surgery. The nurse's response is based on
the understanding that Buck's extension traction has which primary
function? Answer: Provides comfort by reducing muscle spasms and
provides fracture immobilization
◉ A client has just undergone spinal fusion after suffering a herniated
lumbar disk. The nurse should avoid which action to maintain client
safety after this procedure? Answer:
◉ this morning a client sustained a right proximal fibula and tibia
fracture that was casted in a long leg plaster cast. During evening
rounds, the nurse notes that the right lower extremity capillary refill is
greater than 3 seconds and the toes are edematous and dusky. The client
states that the pain medication is not working anymore and that the right
, foot feels like it is asleep. The nurse analyzes the data and determines
that the client's signs/symptoms are indicative of which complication?
Answer: Compartment syndrome
◉ A client in skeletal leg traction with an overbed frame is not allowed
to turn from side to side. Which action by the nurse should be most
useful in trying to provide good skin care to the client? Answer: Asking
the client to pull up on a trapeze to lift the hips off the bed
◉ The nurse witnesses a client sustain a fall and suspects that the client's
leg may be fractured. Which action is the priority? Answer: Immobilize
the leg before moving the client
◉ The nurse is teaching a male client with osteomalacia about this
disorder. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? Answer: This condition is primarily due to my lack of
calcium and testosterone
◉ The nurse is providing care to a client with this type of cast. (Refer to
figure.) The nurse documents that the client has which type of cast?
Answer: A hip spica cast
◉ A client with a left arm fracture exhibits loss of sensation in the left
fingers, pallor, slow refill, and diminished left radial pulse. The licensed
practical nurse (LPN) should take which action? Answer: Notify the
registered nurse.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Paget's disease. The
nurse plans care knowing that this condition usually affects which
bones? Select all that apply. Answer: 1.Femur
2.Skull
3.Tibia
6.Vertebrae
◉ A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse why Buck's extension
traction is being applied before surgery. The nurse's response is based on
the understanding that Buck's extension traction has which primary
function? Answer: Provides comfort by reducing muscle spasms and
provides fracture immobilization
◉ A client has just undergone spinal fusion after suffering a herniated
lumbar disk. The nurse should avoid which action to maintain client
safety after this procedure? Answer:
◉ this morning a client sustained a right proximal fibula and tibia
fracture that was casted in a long leg plaster cast. During evening
rounds, the nurse notes that the right lower extremity capillary refill is
greater than 3 seconds and the toes are edematous and dusky. The client
states that the pain medication is not working anymore and that the right
, foot feels like it is asleep. The nurse analyzes the data and determines
that the client's signs/symptoms are indicative of which complication?
Answer: Compartment syndrome
◉ A client in skeletal leg traction with an overbed frame is not allowed
to turn from side to side. Which action by the nurse should be most
useful in trying to provide good skin care to the client? Answer: Asking
the client to pull up on a trapeze to lift the hips off the bed
◉ The nurse witnesses a client sustain a fall and suspects that the client's
leg may be fractured. Which action is the priority? Answer: Immobilize
the leg before moving the client
◉ The nurse is teaching a male client with osteomalacia about this
disorder. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? Answer: This condition is primarily due to my lack of
calcium and testosterone
◉ The nurse is providing care to a client with this type of cast. (Refer to
figure.) The nurse documents that the client has which type of cast?
Answer: A hip spica cast
◉ A client with a left arm fracture exhibits loss of sensation in the left
fingers, pallor, slow refill, and diminished left radial pulse. The licensed
practical nurse (LPN) should take which action? Answer: Notify the
registered nurse.
