NUR 233 Exam Questions with Verified Answers
The client is being prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) to slow the progression of
her osteoporosis. You know she will need more patient teaching when she says:
A. "I should take this medication early in the morning."
B. "I should not lie down for 1 hour after taking this medication."
C. "I should drink a full glass of water after taking this medication."
D. "Now that I am taking this medication, I will not need to take vitamin D with
my calcium supplement." - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-D. "Now that I am taking this
medication, I will not need to take vitamin D with my calcium supplement."
The nurse is working on an orthopedic floor. Which client should the nurse
assess first after the change-of-shift report?
A. The 84-year-old female with a fractured right femoral neck in Buck's traction.
B. The 64-year-old female with a left total knee replacement who has confusion.
C. The 88-year-old male post-right total hip replacement with an abduction
pillow.
D. The 50-year-old postop client with a continuous passive motion (CPM) device.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. The 64-year-old female with a left total knee
replacement who has confusion.
The nurse is discharging a patient who had a total hip replacement. Which
statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
A. "I should not cross my legs because my hip may come out of the socket."
B. "I will call my health care provider if I have a sudden increase in pain."
,C. "I will sit in a chair with arms and a firm seat."
,D. "After three (3) weeks I do not have to worry about infections." - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-
D. "After three (3) weeks I do not have to worry about infections."
Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention when discussing
osteoporosis?
A. Obtain a bone density evaluation test.
B. Perform non-weight-bearing exercises regularly.
C. Increase intake of dietary calcium.
D. Refer clients to a smoking cessation program - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A.
Obtain a bone density evaluation test.
The nurse is caring for the following clients. After receiving shift report, which
client should the nurse assess first?
A. The client with a total knee replacement that is complaining of a cold foot.
B. The client diagnosed with osteoarthritis that is complaining of stiff joints.
C. The client who needs to receive a scheduled antibiotic.
D. The client diagnosed with back pain who is scheduled for a lumbar
myelogram - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. The client with a total knee replacement
that is complaining of a cold foot.
Which client goal is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
A. Perform passive range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain optimal functional ability
, C. Client will walk three (3) miles
D. Client will join a health club - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. Maintain optimal
functional ability
The client is being prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) to slow the progression of
her osteoporosis. You know she will need more patient teaching when she says:
A. "I should take this medication early in the morning."
B. "I should not lie down for 1 hour after taking this medication."
C. "I should drink a full glass of water after taking this medication."
D. "Now that I am taking this medication, I will not need to take vitamin D with
my calcium supplement." - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-D. "Now that I am taking this
medication, I will not need to take vitamin D with my calcium supplement."
The nurse is working on an orthopedic floor. Which client should the nurse
assess first after the change-of-shift report?
A. The 84-year-old female with a fractured right femoral neck in Buck's traction.
B. The 64-year-old female with a left total knee replacement who has confusion.
C. The 88-year-old male post-right total hip replacement with an abduction
pillow.
D. The 50-year-old postop client with a continuous passive motion (CPM) device.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. The 64-year-old female with a left total knee
replacement who has confusion.
The nurse is discharging a patient who had a total hip replacement. Which
statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
A. "I should not cross my legs because my hip may come out of the socket."
B. "I will call my health care provider if I have a sudden increase in pain."
,C. "I will sit in a chair with arms and a firm seat."
,D. "After three (3) weeks I do not have to worry about infections." - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-
D. "After three (3) weeks I do not have to worry about infections."
Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention when discussing
osteoporosis?
A. Obtain a bone density evaluation test.
B. Perform non-weight-bearing exercises regularly.
C. Increase intake of dietary calcium.
D. Refer clients to a smoking cessation program - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A.
Obtain a bone density evaluation test.
The nurse is caring for the following clients. After receiving shift report, which
client should the nurse assess first?
A. The client with a total knee replacement that is complaining of a cold foot.
B. The client diagnosed with osteoarthritis that is complaining of stiff joints.
C. The client who needs to receive a scheduled antibiotic.
D. The client diagnosed with back pain who is scheduled for a lumbar
myelogram - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. The client with a total knee replacement
that is complaining of a cold foot.
Which client goal is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
A. Perform passive range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain optimal functional ability
, C. Client will walk three (3) miles
D. Client will join a health club - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. Maintain optimal
functional ability
