NURS 327 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
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A deoxypyridinoline (DPD) level has been ordered. How will the
nurse prepare for this measurement? - ANSWER-Obtain a clean-
catch urine.
A client's blood test results reveal an elevated alkaline
phosphatase. What might this indicate? - ANSWER-bone tumor
Meniscectomy refers to the - ANSWER-excision of damaged joint
fibrocartilage.
The client with a newly applied cast reports severe unrelenting
pain. What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-Make the
client NPO and notify the health care provider.
A client has a cast that extends from below the elbow to the
palmar crease and is secured around the base of the thumb. The
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thumb is also casted. The nurse identifies this as which type of
cast? - ANSWER-gauntlet cast
A client sustained a stable fracture of the cervical spine and is
having skeletal traction applied. What type of traction does the
nurse educate the client about? - ANSWER-Crutchfield tongs
Which should be included in the teaching plan for a client
diagnosed with plantar fasciitis? - ANSWER-Management of
plantar fasciitis includes stretching exercises.
A nurse is caring for a client with osteomyelitis. What complication
should the nurse consider that the client is at risk to develop? -
ANSWER-Bone abscess formation
When describing malignant bone tumors to a group of students,
which of the following would the instructor cite as the usual
location? - ANSWER-Distal femur around the knee
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A client has been prescribed alendronate for the prevention of
osteoporosis. Which is the highest priority nursing intervention
associated with the administration of the medication? - ANSWER-
Have the client sit upright for at least 30 minutes following
administration
A nurse is caring for a client following removal of a Morton's
neuroma. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
- ANSWER-Assess the surgical dressing.
A nurse is performing foot care for a client with chronic
osteomyelitis and the client asks the nurse about the next
treatment. What is the specific treatment for a client with chronic
osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-Surgical removal of the sequestrum
A client is hospitalized for open reduction of a fractured femur.
During the postoperative assessment, the nurse notes that the
client is restless and observes petechiae on the client's chest.
Which nursing action is indicated first? - ANSWER-Administer
oxygen.