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The patient brought to the emergency Immobilize the fracture preoperatively
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?
A patient presents to the clinical after Administer antiinflammatory medication.
tripping on a curb and spraining the right Compress ankle using an elastic bandage.
ankle. Which initial care measures are Rest and elevate the ankle above the heart
appropriate?
A patient underwent amputation below Lie prone with hip extended for 30 minutes 4 times per day
the knee on the left leg after a traumatic
accident. Which intervention should the
nurse include in the plan of care?
The nurse is caring for a patient who had Progressive leg exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion
a left total knee arthroplasty to relieve
the pain of severe osteoarthritis. What
care would be expected postoperatively?
The nurse is caring for a patient with Left knee infection
osteoarthritis scheduled for total left knee
arthroplasty. Preoperatively, the nurse
assesses for which contraindication to
surgery?
The patient with frostbite on the distal Arteriogram showing blood vessels
toes of both feet is scheduled for
amputation of the damaged tissue. Which
assessment finding or diagnostic study is
most objective in determining tissue
viability?
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The nurse determines that an older adult Encourage isometric quadriceps-setting exercises at least 4 times a day
patient recovering from left total knee
arthroplasty has impaired physical
mobility from decreased muscle strength.
What nursing intervention is appropriate?
The nurse completes an admission history Debilitating joint pain
for a 73-yr-old man with osteoarthritis
scheduled for total knee arthroplasty.
Which response is expected when asking
the patient the reason for admission?
The nurse is completing discharge Maintains hip in adduction and internal rotation
teaching with a patient who is recovering
from a right total hip arthroplasty by
posterior approach. Which patient action
indicates further instruction is needed?
The nurse is caring for a patient placed in Monitor pain intensity and administer prescribed analgesics
Buck’s traction before open reduction and
internal fixation of a left hip fracture.
Which care can be delegated to the
LPN/VN?
A 21-yr-old soccer player has injured the "I can't wait to get this done now so I can play in the soccer tournament next month."
anterior crucial ligament (ACL) and is
having reconstructive surgery. Which
patient statement indicates more teaching
is required?
A patient has a plaster cast applied to the Elevate the right arm on 2 pillows for 24 hours
right arm for a Colles’ fracture. Which
nursing action is most appropriate?
A patient with a fracture of the proximal Notify the health care provider immediately
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?
A nurse performs discharge teaching for a Leg-raising exercises are necessary for several months
patient after a left hip arthroplasty using
the posterior approach. Which statement
indicates teaching is successful?
The home care nurse visits a 74-yr-old Left leg externally rotated and shorter than the right leg
man diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
who fell while walking this morning. What
observation is of most concern to the
nurse?
A patient who had a long leg cast applied Excess edema and complications are prevented when the leg is elevated for 24
this morning asks to crutch walk before hours
dinner. Which statement explains why the
nurse will decline the patient’s request?
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NCOI Exam 5
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Integument - Debridement Skeletal System Diseases- AVDPHS Joints of the head surgery
35 terms 53 terms 8 terms 73 terms
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Terms in this set (102)
The patient brought to the emergency Immobilize the fracture preoperatively
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?
A patient presents to the clinical after Administer antiinflammatory medication.
tripping on a curb and spraining the right Compress ankle using an elastic bandage.
ankle. Which initial care measures are Rest and elevate the ankle above the heart
appropriate?
A patient underwent amputation below Lie prone with hip extended for 30 minutes 4 times per day
the knee on the left leg after a traumatic
accident. Which intervention should the
nurse include in the plan of care?
The nurse is caring for a patient who had Progressive leg exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion
a left total knee arthroplasty to relieve
the pain of severe osteoarthritis. What
care would be expected postoperatively?
The nurse is caring for a patient with Left knee infection
osteoarthritis scheduled for total left knee
arthroplasty. Preoperatively, the nurse
assesses for which contraindication to
surgery?
The patient with frostbite on the distal Arteriogram showing blood vessels
toes of both feet is scheduled for
amputation of the damaged tissue. Which
assessment finding or diagnostic study is
most objective in determining tissue
viability?
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The nurse determines that an older adult Encourage isometric quadriceps-setting exercises at least 4 times a day
patient recovering from left total knee
arthroplasty has impaired physical
mobility from decreased muscle strength.
What nursing intervention is appropriate?
The nurse completes an admission history Debilitating joint pain
for a 73-yr-old man with osteoarthritis
scheduled for total knee arthroplasty.
Which response is expected when asking
the patient the reason for admission?
The nurse is completing discharge Maintains hip in adduction and internal rotation
teaching with a patient who is recovering
from a right total hip arthroplasty by
posterior approach. Which patient action
indicates further instruction is needed?
The nurse is caring for a patient placed in Monitor pain intensity and administer prescribed analgesics
Buck’s traction before open reduction and
internal fixation of a left hip fracture.
Which care can be delegated to the
LPN/VN?
A 21-yr-old soccer player has injured the "I can't wait to get this done now so I can play in the soccer tournament next month."
anterior crucial ligament (ACL) and is
having reconstructive surgery. Which
patient statement indicates more teaching
is required?
A patient has a plaster cast applied to the Elevate the right arm on 2 pillows for 24 hours
right arm for a Colles’ fracture. Which
nursing action is most appropriate?
A patient with a fracture of the proximal Notify the health care provider immediately
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?
A nurse performs discharge teaching for a Leg-raising exercises are necessary for several months
patient after a left hip arthroplasty using
the posterior approach. Which statement
indicates teaching is successful?
The home care nurse visits a 74-yr-old Left leg externally rotated and shorter than the right leg
man diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
who fell while walking this morning. What
observation is of most concern to the
nurse?
A patient who had a long leg cast applied Excess edema and complications are prevented when the leg is elevated for 24
this morning asks to crutch walk before hours
dinner. Which statement explains why the
nurse will decline the patient’s request?
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