CAI MODULE 5 PRACTICE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1 of 35
Term
The patient brought to the emergency department after a car
accident is diagnosed with a femur fracture. What nursing
intervention should the nurse implement at this time to decrease risk
of a fat embolus?
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Elevate the right arm on 2 pillows for 24 hours
The casted extremity should be elevated at or above heart level for 24 hours to
, reduce swelling or inflammation. The cast should be supported on pillows during
the drying period to prevent denting and flattening of the cast.
"Excess edema and complications are prevented when the leg is elevated for 24
hours"
Immobilize the fracture preoperatively
The nurse immobilizes the long bone to reduce movement of the fractured
bone ends and decrease the risk of a fat embolus development before
surgical reduction. Enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots, not fat
emboli.
Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
Because peritonitis can be fatal if treatment is delayed, the initial action should
be to start antibiotic therapy (after any ordered cultures are obtained).
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2 of 35
Term
The patient with right upper quadrant abdominal pain has an
abdominal ultrasound that reveals cholelithiasis. What is the
nurse's priority?
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Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
, Because peritonitis can be fatal if treatment is delayed, the initial action should
be to start antibiotic therapy (after any ordered cultures are obtained).
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen
The analgesic with acetaminophen should be questioned because this patient
has chronic hepatitis B and is likely to have impaired liver function.
Acetaminophen is not suitable for this patient because is is converted to a toxic
metabolite in the liver after absorption, increasing the risk of hepatocellular
damage.
Control abdominal pain
Patients with cholelithiasis can have severe pain, so controlling pain is
important until the problem can be treated.
IV fluid replacement
IV fluid replacement along with abx, NG suction, analgesics, and potential
surgery would be expected.
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3 of 35
Term
A patient with a fracture of the proximal left tibia in a long leg cast
reports of severe pain and a prickling sensation in the left foot. The
toes on the left foot are pale and cool. Which nursing action is a
priority?
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, Notify the health care provider Encourage the patient to move
immediately the toes to improve circulation
Apply ice to the left foot Wait for the next scheduled
and monitor for changes assessment to report findings
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4 of 35
Term
The home care nurse visits a 74 y/o man diagnosed with Parkinson's
disease who fell while walking this morning. What observation is of
most concern to the nurse?
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Left leg externally rotated and Patient reports feeling dizzy and
shorter than the right leg lightheaded
Patient is experiencing
mild headache Patient has a bruise on the right arm
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2025 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1 of 35
Term
The patient brought to the emergency department after a car
accident is diagnosed with a femur fracture. What nursing
intervention should the nurse implement at this time to decrease risk
of a fat embolus?
Give this one a try later!
Elevate the right arm on 2 pillows for 24 hours
The casted extremity should be elevated at or above heart level for 24 hours to
, reduce swelling or inflammation. The cast should be supported on pillows during
the drying period to prevent denting and flattening of the cast.
"Excess edema and complications are prevented when the leg is elevated for 24
hours"
Immobilize the fracture preoperatively
The nurse immobilizes the long bone to reduce movement of the fractured
bone ends and decrease the risk of a fat embolus development before
surgical reduction. Enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots, not fat
emboli.
Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
Because peritonitis can be fatal if treatment is delayed, the initial action should
be to start antibiotic therapy (after any ordered cultures are obtained).
Don't know?
2 of 35
Term
The patient with right upper quadrant abdominal pain has an
abdominal ultrasound that reveals cholelithiasis. What is the
nurse's priority?
Give this one a try later!
Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
, Because peritonitis can be fatal if treatment is delayed, the initial action should
be to start antibiotic therapy (after any ordered cultures are obtained).
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen
The analgesic with acetaminophen should be questioned because this patient
has chronic hepatitis B and is likely to have impaired liver function.
Acetaminophen is not suitable for this patient because is is converted to a toxic
metabolite in the liver after absorption, increasing the risk of hepatocellular
damage.
Control abdominal pain
Patients with cholelithiasis can have severe pain, so controlling pain is
important until the problem can be treated.
IV fluid replacement
IV fluid replacement along with abx, NG suction, analgesics, and potential
surgery would be expected.
Don't know?
3 of 35
Term
A patient with a fracture of the proximal left tibia in a long leg cast
reports of severe pain and a prickling sensation in the left foot. The
toes on the left foot are pale and cool. Which nursing action is a
priority?
Give this one a try later!
, Notify the health care provider Encourage the patient to move
immediately the toes to improve circulation
Apply ice to the left foot Wait for the next scheduled
and monitor for changes assessment to report findings
Don't know?
4 of 35
Term
The home care nurse visits a 74 y/o man diagnosed with Parkinson's
disease who fell while walking this morning. What observation is of
most concern to the nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Left leg externally rotated and Patient reports feeling dizzy and
shorter than the right leg lightheaded
Patient is experiencing
mild headache Patient has a bruise on the right arm
Don't know?
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