ONC Certification Examination Study Cards with Answers

When assessing a patient gait and posture how far apart should a patient s heels be as they pass while walking? ️️ 2-4 inches What is the primary concern for the orthopedica nurse when monitoring a patient with a new cast on a an upper extremity ️️ neurvascular status Which of the following neurovascular injuries is associated with distal radius fracture ️️ median nerve injury A patient experienced a traumatic posterior acetabular (hip) dislocation in an auto accident. which complication is most often associated with this type of dislocation. ️️ Sciatic nerve injury The ortho nurse is assessing a patients elbow ROM which actions are within the elbows normal ROM? ️️ flexion, extension, pronation, supination Which of the following results in indicative of developmental /congenital hip dysplasia in a 6 month old child. ️️ positive allis sign A newborn was diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 at birth based on rib fracture blue sclera and short limbs. what critical info should the parents receive before going home? ️️ correct methods of handling, bathing, and placing child in the crib Two year old chilld dis place in bryant traction because of femur fx which position is correct? ️️ buttocks slightly elevated off of the bed An adolescent female has been fitted with a milwaukee brace for kyphoscoliosis but she has developed skin irritation with areas of denuded skin and tenderness over pelvic bones from wearing the brace what caused this? ️️ pelvic piece is too loose A foot drop splint used for peroneal nervne palsy would be classified as which type of orthotic? ️️ functional A patient with an injured leg imagines how it feels to extend and flex the limb in normal range of motion and imagines walking and using the limb, what is this technique? ️️ visualization Which of the following is the correct postoperative positioning of a patient who has undergone a posterior cervical fusion with wiring after cervical Fracture ️️ flat of head elevated with neck in neutral position Which of the following is most indicative that chronic carpal tunnel syndrome is progressing? ️️ atrophy (flattening) of the thenar muscle of the thumb A patient with degenerative arthritis and a herniated intervertabral disc has undergone an ACDF to relive sever pain. postop the patient exhibit s hoarseness and cannot cough effectively. What could the complication be? ️️ injury to recurrent laryngeal nerve 56 year old female with osteopenia tell the ortho nurse that she plans to start an exercise program to prevent more bone loss. what exercise would be best? ️️ bicycling Which of the following is an advantage to applying a cast for a wrist fracture rather than a splint? ️️ better immobilization The nurse is evaluating a patient for VTE following a total hip replacement. which indicates positive homans sign? ️️ pain in calf when foot is dorsiflexed A patient with osteoarthritis in both feet form old injuries states she can barely walk because of pain and stiffness when she first gets up in the AM. what would be most helpful? ️️ advice pt to do ROM exercises for both feet before arising Pt involved in an auto accident has unstable pelvic fx, what intervention does tHh nurse expect patient will most likely required ️️ transfusions foot ball player fell on knee during scrimmage resulting in non displaced fracture of knee. extension brace has been applied but the knee is becoming increasingly painful and "tight" what is most likely the cause of the pain? ️️ hemarthosis pt who suffered a traumatic fx has developed signs of acute compartment syndrome. compartment pressure is 32 mm hg and bp is 110/60 what is patients delta pressure? ️️ 28 mm hg (diastolic-CP = DP)