NRS 3025 EXAM 3 KAHOOT | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
The RN is caring for a pt who is in traction. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should be included?
- (answer)Assess the pin insertion site every 8 hours
A pt had a knee replacement. The affected leg has a decreased pedal pulse. What is the priority
diagnosis for this pt? - (answer)Risk for ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
A pt had a total hip sx and after moving, the patient has a new onset of pain at the surgical site. What is
the RN's best action? - (answer)Assess the surgical site and the affected extremity
The RN observes a pt using a pencil to scratch the skin under their cast. How should the nurse respond?
- (answer)Encourage the pt to avoid scratching, and give medication if itching continues
A pt is in a cast w/ pain. RN gave meds and elevated the extremity, but the pain is unrelieved. What
complication is this? - (answer)Compartment syndrome
When assessing a client's lower limbs, what sign and symptom is suggestive of DVT? - (answer)increased
warmth of calf
The nurse is providing discharge education to a pt who is going home with a cast on his leg. What topic
should the nurse provide to the patient? - (answer)Report signs of impaired circulation
A pt with a right tibia fx is being d/c home after having a cast applied. What instructions are priority to
provide to the patient? - (answer)Keep your right leg elevated above heart level
An elderly pt's hip joint is immobilized prior to surgery to correct femoral head fx. What is the priority
assessment? - (answer)signs of neurovascular compromise
A pt has had a brace prescribed to facilitate recovery. What are the potential therapeutic benefits of the
brace? - (answer)prevents additional injury
provides support
, NRS 3025 EXAM 3 KAHOOT | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
controls movement
RN is unable to palpate the pt's DP or PT pulse and the pt's foot is pale. What is the nurse's most
appropriate action? - (answer)Inform primary provider immediately
The RN is performing frequent assessments for s/s of infection after an ortho sx. The pt has a high risk of
which of the following?
1. Osteomyelitis
2. sepsis
3. cellulitis - (answer)osteomyelitis
The nurse is planning the care of the pt who has undergone ortho sx. What main goal should help guide
the nurse?
1. administering medications safely
2. improving adherence to treatment
3. improving the patient's level of function - (answer)improving the patient's level of function
In an effort to prevent osteoporosis, the RN should encourage patients to ensure that they consume
what nutrients? SATA
Calcium
vitamin d
vitamin b12
calcitonin - (answer)calcium
vitamin d
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
The RN is caring for a pt who is in traction. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should be included?
- (answer)Assess the pin insertion site every 8 hours
A pt had a knee replacement. The affected leg has a decreased pedal pulse. What is the priority
diagnosis for this pt? - (answer)Risk for ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
A pt had a total hip sx and after moving, the patient has a new onset of pain at the surgical site. What is
the RN's best action? - (answer)Assess the surgical site and the affected extremity
The RN observes a pt using a pencil to scratch the skin under their cast. How should the nurse respond?
- (answer)Encourage the pt to avoid scratching, and give medication if itching continues
A pt is in a cast w/ pain. RN gave meds and elevated the extremity, but the pain is unrelieved. What
complication is this? - (answer)Compartment syndrome
When assessing a client's lower limbs, what sign and symptom is suggestive of DVT? - (answer)increased
warmth of calf
The nurse is providing discharge education to a pt who is going home with a cast on his leg. What topic
should the nurse provide to the patient? - (answer)Report signs of impaired circulation
A pt with a right tibia fx is being d/c home after having a cast applied. What instructions are priority to
provide to the patient? - (answer)Keep your right leg elevated above heart level
An elderly pt's hip joint is immobilized prior to surgery to correct femoral head fx. What is the priority
assessment? - (answer)signs of neurovascular compromise
A pt has had a brace prescribed to facilitate recovery. What are the potential therapeutic benefits of the
brace? - (answer)prevents additional injury
provides support
, NRS 3025 EXAM 3 KAHOOT | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
controls movement
RN is unable to palpate the pt's DP or PT pulse and the pt's foot is pale. What is the nurse's most
appropriate action? - (answer)Inform primary provider immediately
The RN is performing frequent assessments for s/s of infection after an ortho sx. The pt has a high risk of
which of the following?
1. Osteomyelitis
2. sepsis
3. cellulitis - (answer)osteomyelitis
The nurse is planning the care of the pt who has undergone ortho sx. What main goal should help guide
the nurse?
1. administering medications safely
2. improving adherence to treatment
3. improving the patient's level of function - (answer)improving the patient's level of function
In an effort to prevent osteoporosis, the RN should encourage patients to ensure that they consume
what nutrients? SATA
Calcium
vitamin d
vitamin b12
calcitonin - (answer)calcium
vitamin d
