LATEST MUSCULOSKELETAL SAUNDERS 2025-2026 TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS ALREADY GRADED A+
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a
client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm?
Select all that apply.
ANSWER;-Keep the cast clean and dry.
- Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
- Keep the cast and extremity elevated
plaster cast teaching
ANSWER;-- A cool setting on the hair dryer can be used to dry a
plaster cast (heat cannot be used on a plaster cast because the
cast heats up and burns the skin).
- not to stick anything under the cast because of the risk of
breaking skin integrity.
- The client is instructed to monitor the extremity for
circulatory impairment, such as pain, swelling, discoloration,
tingling, numbness, coolness, or diminished pulse.
,A client is being discharged to home after application of a
plaster leg cast. Which statement indicates that the client
understands proper care of the cast?
ANSWER;-I need to avoid getting the cast wet."
The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client. Which
sign is indicative of infection?
ANSWER;-Presence of a "hot spot" on the cast
fracture pain
ANSWER;-Most pain associated with fractures can be
minimized with rest, elevation, application of cold, and
administration of analgesics. Pain that is not relieved by these
measures should be reported to the health care provider
because pain unrelieved by medications and other measures
may indicate neurovascular compromise.
,A client has sustained a closed fracture and has just had a cast
applied to the affected arm. The client is complaining of intense
pain. The nurse elevates the limb, applies an ice bag, and
administers an analgesic, with little relief. Which problem may
be causing this pain?
ANSWER;-Impaired tissue perfusion
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The nurse is admitting a client with multiple trauma injuries to
the nursing unit. The client has a leg fracture and had a plaster
cast applied. Which position would be best for the casted leg?
ANSWER;-Elevated on pillows continuously for 24 to 48 hours
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A client being measured for crutches asks the nurse why the
crutches cannot rest up underneath the arm for extra support.
The nurse responds knowing that which would most likely
result from this improper crutch measurement?
ANSWER;-Injury to the brachial plexus nerves
, crutch measurement
ANSWER;-Crutches are measured so that the tops are 2 to 3
fingerwidths from the axillae. This ensures that the client's
axillae are not resting on the crutch or bearing the weight of
the crutch, which could result in injury to the nerves of the
brachial plexus.
The nurse has given the client instructions about crutch safety.
Which statement indicates that the client understands the
instructions? Select all that apply.
ANSWER;-- I should not use someone else's crutches."
- "I need to remove any scatter rugs at home."
- "I need to have spare crutches and tips available."
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The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus
after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate
as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat
embolus?
ANSWER;-Clear mentation
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS ALREADY GRADED A+
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a
client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm?
Select all that apply.
ANSWER;-Keep the cast clean and dry.
- Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
- Keep the cast and extremity elevated
plaster cast teaching
ANSWER;-- A cool setting on the hair dryer can be used to dry a
plaster cast (heat cannot be used on a plaster cast because the
cast heats up and burns the skin).
- not to stick anything under the cast because of the risk of
breaking skin integrity.
- The client is instructed to monitor the extremity for
circulatory impairment, such as pain, swelling, discoloration,
tingling, numbness, coolness, or diminished pulse.
,A client is being discharged to home after application of a
plaster leg cast. Which statement indicates that the client
understands proper care of the cast?
ANSWER;-I need to avoid getting the cast wet."
The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client. Which
sign is indicative of infection?
ANSWER;-Presence of a "hot spot" on the cast
fracture pain
ANSWER;-Most pain associated with fractures can be
minimized with rest, elevation, application of cold, and
administration of analgesics. Pain that is not relieved by these
measures should be reported to the health care provider
because pain unrelieved by medications and other measures
may indicate neurovascular compromise.
,A client has sustained a closed fracture and has just had a cast
applied to the affected arm. The client is complaining of intense
pain. The nurse elevates the limb, applies an ice bag, and
administers an analgesic, with little relief. Which problem may
be causing this pain?
ANSWER;-Impaired tissue perfusion
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The nurse is admitting a client with multiple trauma injuries to
the nursing unit. The client has a leg fracture and had a plaster
cast applied. Which position would be best for the casted leg?
ANSWER;-Elevated on pillows continuously for 24 to 48 hours
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A client being measured for crutches asks the nurse why the
crutches cannot rest up underneath the arm for extra support.
The nurse responds knowing that which would most likely
result from this improper crutch measurement?
ANSWER;-Injury to the brachial plexus nerves
, crutch measurement
ANSWER;-Crutches are measured so that the tops are 2 to 3
fingerwidths from the axillae. This ensures that the client's
axillae are not resting on the crutch or bearing the weight of
the crutch, which could result in injury to the nerves of the
brachial plexus.
The nurse has given the client instructions about crutch safety.
Which statement indicates that the client understands the
instructions? Select all that apply.
ANSWER;-- I should not use someone else's crutches."
- "I need to remove any scatter rugs at home."
- "I need to have spare crutches and tips available."
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus
after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate
as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat
embolus?
ANSWER;-Clear mentation
