Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
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Chapter 67- Musculoskeletal Care Modalities
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster leg cast applied. Immediately post-application, the nurse should inform the patient that: | |
| A) | The cast will cool in 5 minutes. | |
| B) | The cast should be covered with a towel. | |
| C) | The cast should be supported on a board while drying. | |
| D) | The cast will only have full strength when dry. | |
| 2. | A male patient with an arm cast states that he is unable to straighten his fingers. The nurse notes that the patient is experiencing Volkmann’s contracture, which is due to: | |
| A) | Obstructed arterial blood flow to the forearm and hand | |
| B) | Obstructed venous blood flow from the forearm and hand | |
| C) | The cast being applied too loosely | |
| D) | Muscle spasm of the forearm | |
| 3. | The nurse has administered analgesics and elevates the limb for a patient complaining of pain to the leg, which is casted. Thirty minutes after administering the analgesics, the patient states the pain is unrelieved. This may be a sign of: | |||
| A) | Edema | C) | Compartment syndrome | |
| B) | A pressure ulcer | D) | Disuse syndrome | |
| 4. | The nurse is assessing a patient presenting with a lower extremity fracture. Which of the following signs and symptoms best represents peroneal nerve injury? | |||
| A) | Numbness and burning of the foot | C) | Cyanotic toes | |
| B) | Numbness and burning of the hand | D) | Inadequate capillary refill | |
| 5. | When instructing a patient who is being discharged with a leg cast, the most appropriate information for the nurse to give the patient is: | |
| A) | Use a knitting needle to scratch under the cast. | |
| B) | Keep the cast covered with a plastic bag to prevent moisture damage. | |
| C) | If any part of the cast breaks, glue it immediately. | |
| D) | Cushion the rough edges of the cast with tape. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | D |
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