MED SURG EXAM 2 LATEST EXAM
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
what should you do with a patient after they received a hip arthroplasty? - ans-place
abduction device bewteen the patients legs to prevent joint dislocation
use elevated toilet seat, avoid low chairs, do not cross ankles/legs, do not allow hip
flexion > 90 degrees, avoid taking tub baths, perform prescribed foot exercises,
encourage high calcium diet, fall prevention precautions, regular bone density testing -
ans-post op patient teaching for hip arthroplasty
increased hip pain, shortening of affected leg, internal rotation of the leg - ans-signs
and symptoms of joint dislocation following a hip arthroplasty
in post op care of a knee arthroplasty- what is used to promote healing by
INCREASING circulation and movement of the knee joint? - ans-continuous passive
motion (CPM)
what should you do with a patient after they received a knee arthroplasty? - ans-DO
NOT place pillows under knee or use knee gatch, in order to prevent flexion
contractures
DO NOT kneel or deep knee bend - ans-post-op patient teaching for knee
arthroplasty
Metabolic bone disorder that causes a lack of bone mass, leading to fragile bones and
increased risk for fractures. - ans-osteoporosis
_____ is a precursor to osteoporosis - ans-osteopenia
rate of bone resorption by osteoclasts exceeds the rate of bone formation by
osteoblasts, which results in decreased bone density - ans-patho of osteoporosis
old age, low body weight, calcium or vitamin D deficiency, estrogen deficiency (post-
menopausal women), smoking, immobility, corticosteroid use, hyper parathyroidism,
race (Caucasian and Asian) - ans-risk factors for osteoporosis
, back pain, decreased height, kyphosis, balance issues - ans-s/s of osteoporosis
diagnosis for osteoporosis? - ans-Dexascan and Bone densitometry
increased calcium and vitamin D intake, sun exposure with sunscreen, weight-bearing
exercise, prevent falls - ans-patient teaching for osteoporosis
increased forward curvature of the thoracic spine - ans-kyphosis
exaggerated curvature of the LUMBAR spine - ans-lordosis
lateral deviation of the spine - ans-scoliosis
neurological disorders that affect gait (2) - ans-Parkinson's and stroke
infectious organism causes tissue inflammation and edema and decreased blood flow to
the bone, resulting in bone necrosis
bone infection - ans-osteomyelitis
biggest risk factors for osteomyelitis? - ans-urinary catheters and IV's
recent trauma (ex: open fracture; bone through skin), bacteremia, orthopedic surgery,
circulatory disorders (ex: Diabetes), urinary catheters, IVs, peridontal disease - ans-risk
factors for osteomyelitis
bone pain, erythema, edema, fever, increased WBC's - ans-s/s of osteomyelitis
long-term antibiotic therapy, surgical debridement of the bone, hyperbaric oxygen
therapy; very expensive; not all insurances will cover - ans-treatment for osteomyelitis
fracture that does not break the skin surface - ans-closed/simple fracture
fracture that breaks skin surface, increased risk of infection - ans-open/compound
fracture
_____ ______ cause large blood loss due to severing large arteries and organ damage-
high risk for hemorrhaging - ans-pelvic fractures
osteoporosis, Paget's disease, long-term steroid use, trauma (fall), bone cancer,
substance abuse - ans-risk factors for fractures
Treatment:
Closed reduction= - ans-immobilization
(splint, cast, traction)
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
what should you do with a patient after they received a hip arthroplasty? - ans-place
abduction device bewteen the patients legs to prevent joint dislocation
use elevated toilet seat, avoid low chairs, do not cross ankles/legs, do not allow hip
flexion > 90 degrees, avoid taking tub baths, perform prescribed foot exercises,
encourage high calcium diet, fall prevention precautions, regular bone density testing -
ans-post op patient teaching for hip arthroplasty
increased hip pain, shortening of affected leg, internal rotation of the leg - ans-signs
and symptoms of joint dislocation following a hip arthroplasty
in post op care of a knee arthroplasty- what is used to promote healing by
INCREASING circulation and movement of the knee joint? - ans-continuous passive
motion (CPM)
what should you do with a patient after they received a knee arthroplasty? - ans-DO
NOT place pillows under knee or use knee gatch, in order to prevent flexion
contractures
DO NOT kneel or deep knee bend - ans-post-op patient teaching for knee
arthroplasty
Metabolic bone disorder that causes a lack of bone mass, leading to fragile bones and
increased risk for fractures. - ans-osteoporosis
_____ is a precursor to osteoporosis - ans-osteopenia
rate of bone resorption by osteoclasts exceeds the rate of bone formation by
osteoblasts, which results in decreased bone density - ans-patho of osteoporosis
old age, low body weight, calcium or vitamin D deficiency, estrogen deficiency (post-
menopausal women), smoking, immobility, corticosteroid use, hyper parathyroidism,
race (Caucasian and Asian) - ans-risk factors for osteoporosis
, back pain, decreased height, kyphosis, balance issues - ans-s/s of osteoporosis
diagnosis for osteoporosis? - ans-Dexascan and Bone densitometry
increased calcium and vitamin D intake, sun exposure with sunscreen, weight-bearing
exercise, prevent falls - ans-patient teaching for osteoporosis
increased forward curvature of the thoracic spine - ans-kyphosis
exaggerated curvature of the LUMBAR spine - ans-lordosis
lateral deviation of the spine - ans-scoliosis
neurological disorders that affect gait (2) - ans-Parkinson's and stroke
infectious organism causes tissue inflammation and edema and decreased blood flow to
the bone, resulting in bone necrosis
bone infection - ans-osteomyelitis
biggest risk factors for osteomyelitis? - ans-urinary catheters and IV's
recent trauma (ex: open fracture; bone through skin), bacteremia, orthopedic surgery,
circulatory disorders (ex: Diabetes), urinary catheters, IVs, peridontal disease - ans-risk
factors for osteomyelitis
bone pain, erythema, edema, fever, increased WBC's - ans-s/s of osteomyelitis
long-term antibiotic therapy, surgical debridement of the bone, hyperbaric oxygen
therapy; very expensive; not all insurances will cover - ans-treatment for osteomyelitis
fracture that does not break the skin surface - ans-closed/simple fracture
fracture that breaks skin surface, increased risk of infection - ans-open/compound
fracture
_____ ______ cause large blood loss due to severing large arteries and organ damage-
high risk for hemorrhaging - ans-pelvic fractures
osteoporosis, Paget's disease, long-term steroid use, trauma (fall), bone cancer,
substance abuse - ans-risk factors for fractures
Treatment:
Closed reduction= - ans-immobilization
(splint, cast, traction)
