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Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2 questions and
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1. a client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realign-
ing it. What type of treatment does the nurse identity this as?
a. Buck's traction
b. Skeletal traction
c. Internal fixation
d. Open reduction
ANS>>
Open reduction
,2. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which
finding would require the nurse to intervene?
a. body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
b. weights hanging and touching the floor
c. pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
d. ropes freely moving over pulleys
ANS>>
body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
3. A group of students is studying for a test on traction. The students demon- strate
understanding of the types of traction when they identify which of the following as an
example of skin traction?
a. crutched tongs
b. Thomas splint
c. Buck's traction
d. Balanced suspension
ANS>>
Buck's traction
4. The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is being prepared for skeletal
traction. Which statement by the client indicates teaching was effective?
a. " Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
b. " I will wear a boot with weights attached."
, c. " A belt will go around my pelvis and weights will be attached."
d. " The traction can be removed once a day so I can shower."
ANS>>
" Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
5. A client is reporting pain following orthopedic surgery. Which intervention will help
relieve pain?
a. elevate the affected extremity and use cold applications
b. breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours until ambulation is possible.
c. do ROM exercises as indicated
d. apply antiembolism stockings as indicated.
ANS>>
apply antiembolism stockings
as indicated.
6. a client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both
articular surfaces of the hip. What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the
client for?
a. arthrodesis
b. hemiarthroplasty
c. total arthroplasty
d. osteotomy
ANS>>
total arthroplasty
, 7. A client is brought to the emergency department by a softball team member who states
the client and another player ran into each other, and the client
is having severe pain in the right shoulder. What symptoms of a fractured clavicle does the
nurse recognize?
A. Client complains of tingling and numbness in the right shoulder.
B. Right shoulder is elevated above the left
C. Client complains of pain in the unaffected shoulder.
D. Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
ANS>>
Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
8. The nurse is preparing a client to have his cast cut off after having it for 6 weeks to
treat a fractured tibia. What should the nurse inform the client prior to the cast being
removed?
A. The leg will look as it did prior to the cast being applied.
B. The leg will look moist and will have small bumps that will go away in a few days.
C. The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
D. The leg strength is enforced by the wearing of the cast.
ANS>>
The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
9. A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
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Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2 questions and
Answers 2025\2026 update
1. a client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realign-
ing it. What type of treatment does the nurse identity this as?
a. Buck's traction
b. Skeletal traction
c. Internal fixation
d. Open reduction
ANS>>
Open reduction
,2. The nurse is checking the traction apparatus for a client in skin traction. Which
finding would require the nurse to intervene?
a. body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
b. weights hanging and touching the floor
c. pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
d. ropes freely moving over pulleys
ANS>>
body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
3. A group of students is studying for a test on traction. The students demon- strate
understanding of the types of traction when they identify which of the following as an
example of skin traction?
a. crutched tongs
b. Thomas splint
c. Buck's traction
d. Balanced suspension
ANS>>
Buck's traction
4. The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is being prepared for skeletal
traction. Which statement by the client indicates teaching was effective?
a. " Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
b. " I will wear a boot with weights attached."
, c. " A belt will go around my pelvis and weights will be attached."
d. " The traction can be removed once a day so I can shower."
ANS>>
" Metal pins will go through my skin to the bone."
5. A client is reporting pain following orthopedic surgery. Which intervention will help
relieve pain?
a. elevate the affected extremity and use cold applications
b. breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours until ambulation is possible.
c. do ROM exercises as indicated
d. apply antiembolism stockings as indicated.
ANS>>
apply antiembolism stockings
as indicated.
6. a client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both
articular surfaces of the hip. What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the
client for?
a. arthrodesis
b. hemiarthroplasty
c. total arthroplasty
d. osteotomy
ANS>>
total arthroplasty
, 7. A client is brought to the emergency department by a softball team member who states
the client and another player ran into each other, and the client
is having severe pain in the right shoulder. What symptoms of a fractured clavicle does the
nurse recognize?
A. Client complains of tingling and numbness in the right shoulder.
B. Right shoulder is elevated above the left
C. Client complains of pain in the unaffected shoulder.
D. Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
ANS>>
Right shoulder slopes downward and droops inward
8. The nurse is preparing a client to have his cast cut off after having it for 6 weeks to
treat a fractured tibia. What should the nurse inform the client prior to the cast being
removed?
A. The leg will look as it did prior to the cast being applied.
B. The leg will look moist and will have small bumps that will go away in a few days.
C. The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
D. The leg strength is enforced by the wearing of the cast.
ANS>>
The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days.
9. A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
