Title WORKBOOK - ORTHO (SC) ✅

TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 2 | 4 D. Ensuring that the weights hang freely at all times 13. A client is placed in Buck's traction after fracture of the right femur. Which statements are FALSE about Buck's traction, except? I. It temporarily immobilizes the fracture II. It decreases muscle spasticity III. It promotes realignment IV. It uses a knee sling to maintain leg position A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 4 only SITUATION: Bianca is a victim of hit and run. Due to an unsalvageable injury, an above-knee-amputation was necessary. 14. The crutch gait, the nurse should teach the client after AKA is the: A. Tripod crutch gait B. Three-point gait C. Four-point gait D. Swing – to crutch gait 15. While attending Bianca who has just been amputated, you hear her say, “My life ends here. There is no hope.” Which of the following would be your MOST therapeutic response? A. “Do you want to go outside?” B. “Tell me more about how you’re feeling.” C. “Be thankful instead that you are alive.” D. “You have to deal with the consequences. Everything will be alright.” 16. While monitoring the patient post-operatively, you observed that although the stump was dry, an hour later, a small amount of bloody drainage was noticed. Prioritize your nursing action: A. Reinforce the dressing B. Change the dressing C. Mark the area of the drainage D. Notify the doctor 17. Another patient in the ward is Maria who is suffering from a rare bone cancer affecting her entire foot not exceeding the ankle area. An amputation is scheduled to prevent the spread of cancer. Which type of amputation will be performed? A. Syme’s amputation B. Below-knee-amputation C. Ankle Disarticulation D. Both A and C SITUATION: Cecile L is a world renowned pianist. However, she was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome necessitating surgery to relieve nerve compression. 18. The most important aspect of postoperative nursing assessment for Cecile L is: A. Urinary and bowel function B. Circulation to the right hand C. Level of consciousness D. Pain tolerance 19. During the early post-operative period, the nurse should teach Cecile L to: A. Keep both arms elevated and immobile B. Use his right hand as much as possible C. Perform active ROM exercises with his right arm and wrist D. Periodically make a fist with his right hand 20. When assessing the affected area, the nurse expects to find which abnormality in the following tests? I. Wrist compression II. Phalen’s III. Chvostek’s IV. Tinel’s A. 1 only B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 2 and 4 only D. All are correct 21. Cecile L asks you what modality she can use to relieve the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome? A. Doing isotonic hand exercises B. Applying an ice pack C. Wearing a sling D. Wearing a hand splint 22. Cecile L verbalized to the nurse that she feels sad that she cannot play the piano like she used to before. You reply that: A. That’s just how life is B. “You are old enough to feel sad, c’mon” C. “You can share to me your concerns, I am here to listen.” D. “I’ll ask the doctor if I can sedate you” 23. Walter is a 56 year old taxi driver with rheumatoid arthritis. The following are characteristic manifestations of Rio: A. Joint pain, tophi and crepitus B. Joint pain, ulnar drift and elevated ESR C. Heberden's nodes, elevated serum uric acid level D. Unilateral affectation of joints, localized swelling, body malaise 24. Walter was prescribed with methotrexate. Which of the following laboratory finding should you watch out for? A. Increase in Rheumatoid factor B. Decrease RBC C. Increase in blood glucose D. Decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 25. He is now being treated with prednisone (Deltasone). Which of the following can occur with long-term prednisone therapy? A. Breast and uterine cancer B. Osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus C. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolus, and stroke D. Weight loss and lactose intolerance 26. Belinda is a 76 year old patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient knowing that she lives alone on a 2 – storey house? A. Safety B. Risk for injury C. Airway D. Nutrition 27. Joseph, a 65 year old businessman, had difficulty ambulating due to a swollen hallux. He has been diagnosed with gout and has been prescribed with Indomethacin for pain. Which of the following instructions should you give to a client taking this drug? A. Bleeding isn’t a problem with this drug B. Take with meal to avoid an upset stomach C. Take on an empty stomach to increase absorption D. Don’t take at bedtime because they may cause excitement 28. Before seeing the client, you were made aware that a diagnosis of gout was given. Where would you expect uric acid crystals (tophi) to affect which joint FIRST? A. Great toe B. Metatarsophalangeal C. Ears D. Knee Joint 29. A client is diagnosed with gout. Which foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? A. Green, leafy vegetables B. Eggs C. Sardines D. Chocolate 30. Marissa is a street vendor for 50 years. Her low back pain is tentatively diagnosed as having a herniated intervertebral