ATI - Medical-Surgical: Musculoskeletal Quiz
with Correct Answers Guaranteed Pass
3 days postoperative of a Right Total Hip arthroplasty.
client cries out in pain. The nurse should assess client for which manifestations of
dislocation of the hip prosthesis? - ANSWER✔✔-Shortening of the right leg
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The nurse should monitor the client for shortening of the affected leg as an indication of
dislocation of the prosthesis.
Other findings include
1.increased hip pain
2. inability to move the extremity rotation of the hip internally or externally.
pelvic fracture, sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, feelings of doom. client
is experiencing? - ANSWER✔✔-Pulmonary embolus
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TCD(saO2)
Immobility following musculoskeletal trauma places the client at an increased risk for
pulmonary embolus. TCD(saO2)
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, Tachycardia
Chest petechiae
decreased SaO2.
The nurse should notify the rapid response team immediately.
Client is in skeletal traction following a femur fracture.
Client has slid down toward the foot of the bed. traction weight is resting on the floor.
Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER✔✔-Have the client use a trapeze to
pull himself up while ensuring the weight hangs freely.
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The nurse should ensure that traction weight is hanging freely.
The client can use an overhead trapeze bar to move up in bed, or the nurse can assist
the client up, making sure to maintain proper alignment of the extremity.
preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for total knee arthroplasty. (TKA)
This statement confirms understanding? - ANSWER✔✔-"I should wear elastic stockings
on both of my legs."
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elastic stockings: prevent venous thromboembolism, common complication following
orthopedic surgery.
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with Correct Answers Guaranteed Pass
3 days postoperative of a Right Total Hip arthroplasty.
client cries out in pain. The nurse should assess client for which manifestations of
dislocation of the hip prosthesis? - ANSWER✔✔-Shortening of the right leg
-----
The nurse should monitor the client for shortening of the affected leg as an indication of
dislocation of the prosthesis.
Other findings include
1.increased hip pain
2. inability to move the extremity rotation of the hip internally or externally.
pelvic fracture, sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, feelings of doom. client
is experiencing? - ANSWER✔✔-Pulmonary embolus
-----
TCD(saO2)
Immobility following musculoskeletal trauma places the client at an increased risk for
pulmonary embolus. TCD(saO2)
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, Tachycardia
Chest petechiae
decreased SaO2.
The nurse should notify the rapid response team immediately.
Client is in skeletal traction following a femur fracture.
Client has slid down toward the foot of the bed. traction weight is resting on the floor.
Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER✔✔-Have the client use a trapeze to
pull himself up while ensuring the weight hangs freely.
-----
The nurse should ensure that traction weight is hanging freely.
The client can use an overhead trapeze bar to move up in bed, or the nurse can assist
the client up, making sure to maintain proper alignment of the extremity.
preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for total knee arthroplasty. (TKA)
This statement confirms understanding? - ANSWER✔✔-"I should wear elastic stockings
on both of my legs."
------
elastic stockings: prevent venous thromboembolism, common complication following
orthopedic surgery.
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