Question 1

An immobilization device used to immobilize and protect a body part is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

splint
Immobilization devices increase s

Question 2

After applying a cast, the nurse should be able to insert _______ fingers between the cast and the limb.

Accepted Answer

2
two
Plaster must be of sufficient thic

Question 3

Skeletal traction is implemented primarily for: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) simple fracture. 
B) multiple trauma. 
C) fractured ankle. 
D) acetabular fracture. 
E) cervical fracture. 
A) simple fracture. 
B) multiple trauma. 
C) fractured ankle. 
D) acetabular fracture. 
E) cervical fracture.

Question 4

_________________ may occur when pressure within a casted extremity increases.

Accepted Answer

Compartment syndrome
When pressure withi

Question 5

_____________________ applies a pull indirectly to the bone via straps attached to the skin around the structure.

Accepted Answer

Skin traction
Skin traction applies a pu

Question 6

For a patient with a fractured femur, a nurse is alert to the possibility of a fat embolus.What should the nurse specifically watch for?

Accepted Answer

A) Bradypnea 
B) Restlessness 
C) Bradycardia 
D) Calf pain 
A) Bradypnea 
B) Restlessness 
C) Bradycardia 
D) Calf pain

Question 7

Which type of traction does the nurse anticipate will be used for an adult patient with a fractured humerus?

Accepted Answer

A) Bryant's traction 
B) Dunlop's traction 
C) Gallows traction 
D) Buck's extension 
A) Bryant's traction 
B) Dunlop's traction 
C) Gallows traction 
D) Buck's extension

Question 8

The nurse places the patient in traction.Expected outcomes would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Alignment of fracture fragments with formation of callus within 24 hours 
B) Verbalization of pain level as a "4" on a scale of 0 to 10 
C) Verbalization of immediate relief of symptoms 
D) Distal skin tissue becoming cooler, with capillary refill greater than 3 seconds 
A) Alignment of fracture fragments with formation of callus within 24 hours 
B) Verbalization of pain level as a "4" on a scale of 0 to 10 
C) Verbalization of immediate relief of symptoms 
D) Distal skin tissue becoming cooler, with capillary refill greater than 3 seconds

Question 9

The patient is admitted for a fractured tibia.The nurse is preparing for cast application and expects to administer a(n) _____ to the patient minutes before the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) oral analgesic 10 
B) intramuscular (IM) analgesic 10 
C) intravenous (IV) analgesic 2 to 5 
D) muscle relaxant 10 
A) oral analgesic 10 
B) intramuscular (IM) analgesic 10 
C) intravenous (IV) analgesic 2 to 5 
D) muscle relaxant 10

Question 10

An expected outcome of cast application that the nurse evaluates is:

Accepted Answer

A) skin irritation at the cast edges. 
B) decreased capillary refill and pallor. 
C) tingling and numbness distal to the cast. 
D) slight edema, soreness, and limited range of motion. 
A) skin irritation at the cast edges. 
B) decreased capillary refill and pallor. 
C) tingling and numbness distal to the cast. 
D) slight edema, soreness, and limited range of motion.

Exam 11: Orthopedic Measures

An immobilization device used to immobilize and protect a body part is known as a ________.

After applying a cast, the nurse should be able to insert _______ fingers between the cast and the limb.

Skeletal traction is implemented primarily for: (Select all that apply.)

_________________ may occur when pressure within a casted extremity increases.

_____________________ applies a pull indirectly to the bone via straps attached to the skin around the structure.

For a patient with a fractured femur, a nurse is alert to the possibility of a fat embolus.What should the nurse specifically watch for?

Which type of traction does the nurse anticipate will be used for an adult patient with a fractured humerus?

The nurse places the patient in traction.Expected outcomes would include which of the following?

The patient is admitted for a fractured tibia.The nurse is preparing for cast application and expects to administer a(n) _____ to the patient minutes before the procedure.

An expected outcome of cast application that the nurse evaluates is:

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