Orthopedic Nursing Review Course
EXAMS WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
8th cranial nerve damage from Vestibular Neurofibromatosis causes what? ANSWER-
Deafness/Acoustic neuromas
A scaphoid fracture is also known as this? ANSWER-Snuff box fracture
An adult should go to a trauma center is they fall from this minimum height?
ANSWER-20 feet or 2 stories
Anterior Hip precautions ANSWER-* Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Avascular Nerosis of the Femoral Head is also known as? ANSWER-Legg Calve
Perthes Disease
,Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? ANSWER-Proximal (PIP)
Cafe-au-lait spots are associated with which form of Neurofibromatosis? ANSWER-
VonRecklinghausen
Cast syndrome is also known as? ANSWER-Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Cells used in bone formation:
These cells maintain normal bone and mineral levels ANSWER-Osteocytes
Cells used in bone formation:
This cell takes away bone (chewers) ANSWER-Osteoclasts
Cells used in bone formation:
This cell builds bone ANSWER-Osteoblasts
Chondrosarcoma is a tumor that arises from what structure? ANSWER-Cartilage
Chondrosarcomas are most commonly found in what areas of the body? ANSWER-
Femur and Pelvis
Clinical presentation of a brachial plexus injury includes? ANSWER-Numbness,
tingling and weakness of upper extremities
Common side effects of this treatment include:
* Stomatitis
* Anemia
* Nausea/vomiting
* Alopecia
, * Neutropenia
* Thrombocytopenia
* Neuropathy
* Diarrhea/consitpation ANSWER-Chemotherapy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is characterized by what symptoms? ANSWER-Pain
and tenderness associated with vasomotor instability.
Skin changes
Rapid development of bone demineralization:osteoporosis
Conservative treatment for a brachial plexus injury includes? ANSWER-Ongoing
weekly NV exam until WNL
Diagnosing Hyperparathyroidsim:
A serum calcium level > than ? ANSWER-10 mg/dl
Diagnosing Osteoporosis:
What key laboratory testing results that indicate Osteoporosis? ANSWER-* Increase in
24 hr urine Calcium
* Biochemical markers of bone resorption
Diagnosis Hyperparathyroidsim:
These things upon testing are indicative of Hyperparathyroidism ANSWER-* Serum
Calcium > 10 mg/dl
* Increase in urinary calcium excretion in 24 hr urine test
* Increase in alkaline phosphates
* Increase in PTH Radioimmunoassay
* Decrease DEXA bone density
EXAMS WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
8th cranial nerve damage from Vestibular Neurofibromatosis causes what? ANSWER-
Deafness/Acoustic neuromas
A scaphoid fracture is also known as this? ANSWER-Snuff box fracture
An adult should go to a trauma center is they fall from this minimum height?
ANSWER-20 feet or 2 stories
Anterior Hip precautions ANSWER-* Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Avascular Nerosis of the Femoral Head is also known as? ANSWER-Legg Calve
Perthes Disease
,Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? ANSWER-Proximal (PIP)
Cafe-au-lait spots are associated with which form of Neurofibromatosis? ANSWER-
VonRecklinghausen
Cast syndrome is also known as? ANSWER-Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Cells used in bone formation:
These cells maintain normal bone and mineral levels ANSWER-Osteocytes
Cells used in bone formation:
This cell takes away bone (chewers) ANSWER-Osteoclasts
Cells used in bone formation:
This cell builds bone ANSWER-Osteoblasts
Chondrosarcoma is a tumor that arises from what structure? ANSWER-Cartilage
Chondrosarcomas are most commonly found in what areas of the body? ANSWER-
Femur and Pelvis
Clinical presentation of a brachial plexus injury includes? ANSWER-Numbness,
tingling and weakness of upper extremities
Common side effects of this treatment include:
* Stomatitis
* Anemia
* Nausea/vomiting
* Alopecia
, * Neutropenia
* Thrombocytopenia
* Neuropathy
* Diarrhea/consitpation ANSWER-Chemotherapy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is characterized by what symptoms? ANSWER-Pain
and tenderness associated with vasomotor instability.
Skin changes
Rapid development of bone demineralization:osteoporosis
Conservative treatment for a brachial plexus injury includes? ANSWER-Ongoing
weekly NV exam until WNL
Diagnosing Hyperparathyroidsim:
A serum calcium level > than ? ANSWER-10 mg/dl
Diagnosing Osteoporosis:
What key laboratory testing results that indicate Osteoporosis? ANSWER-* Increase in
24 hr urine Calcium
* Biochemical markers of bone resorption
Diagnosis Hyperparathyroidsim:
These things upon testing are indicative of Hyperparathyroidism ANSWER-* Serum
Calcium > 10 mg/dl
* Increase in urinary calcium excretion in 24 hr urine test
* Increase in alkaline phosphates
* Increase in PTH Radioimmunoassay
* Decrease DEXA bone density
