ORTHOPEDIC NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026.pdf

ORTHOPEDIC NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 SOLVED 100%
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◉ 5 Steps in Bone Healing. Answer: 1. Hematoma
2. Fibrocartilaginous Callus Formation
3. Bony Callus Formation
4. Remodeling


◉ Hematoma. Answer: -inflammatory process
-cell migration to area


◉ Fibrocartilaginous Callus Formation. Answer: -starts within 48
hours
-granulation replaces hematoma
-osteoblasts build a web of collagen fibers (3 weeks)


◉ Bony Callus Formation. Answer: -starts in 3-4 weeks
-new bone
-osteoclasts invade: reabsorbs excess callus as it is replaced by mature
bone

,◉ Remodeling. Answer: -2-4 months
-plates/bars are laid down
-repaired along lines of stress


◉ Factors in Bone Healing. Answer: - calcium
- vitamin D
- Alkaline Phosphate
- Decreased circulation
- No osteoporosis
- no infection


◉ Diagnostic Radiology. Answer: - Xray
- MRI
- Bone Scan
- Myelogram


◉ Myelogram. Answer: - check for allergies (Shell fish)
- dye used


◉ CSF. Answer: - clear
- appears on a dressing as a green halo


◉ Dislocation. Answer: - loss of articulation of the bone ends in the
joint caps

, ◉ Subluxation. Answer: - partial dislocation where bone ends still
partially touch


◉ Nursing Care - Joint Trauma. Answer: - Risk for Injury
- Acute Pain
- Impaired Physical Mobility


◉ Ice / Heat. Answer: - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off


◉ Bursitis. Answer: - inflammation of bursa


◉ Epicondylitis. Answer: - Tennis Elbow
- inflammation of tendon at point of origin to bone


◉ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Answer: - compression of median nerve
and inflammation of the lining of the synovial sheath
- less room compresses nerves and causes pain


◉ Treatment for Repetitive Injuries. Answer: - Conservative
- Surgery


◉ Conservative Treatment for Repetitive Injuries. Answer: -
immobilize and rest