Chapter 62, Caring for Clients with Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries

Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim

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Chapter 62, Caring for Clients with Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. The nurse is required to care for a client with a musculoskeletal injury who underwent a surgical incision. Which of the following nursing actions would help prevent the backflow of the drainage into the incision?
  A) Block the incision with sterilized gauze.
  B) Block the incision with a temporary cast.
  C) Keep the wound drainage system below the level of the incision.
  D) Keep the wound drainage system above the level of the incision.
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

2. A male client, an ace professional tennis player, sprains his right ankle during a tennis match. The client is immediately rushed to the nurse, who provides him with first-aid care. Which of the following immediate combination of treatments should the nurse provide to the client?
  A) Heat, compression, analgesics, and exercise
  B) Rest, heat, compression, and elevation
  C) Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
  D) Exercise, ice, compression, and elevation
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

3. A client is recovering from a dislocation. However, during the course of the treatment, the nurse suspects an insufficient deposit of collagen during the healing process. What signs should the nurse closely monitor for in the client?
  A) Loss of appetite C) Lack of mobility
  B) Allergic reactions to medications D) Reduced tensile strength
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

4. The nurse is required to design a teaching plan for a client with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Which of the following aspects should be emphasized in the plan?
  A) Dietary restrictions C) Use of nonprescription medications
  B) Activity restrictions D) Effective pin care
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

5. A client with a traumatic musculoskeletal injury is prescribed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which of the following pointers should the nurse emphasize during the client education?
  A) Take medications with food. C) Avoid the intake of dairy products.
  B) Be on complete bed rest. D) Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
  Ans:  A

Difficulty:  Moderate

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