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ORTHO CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026/2027 || MOST
RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! | BRAND NEW!!!!
Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational
therapy is to help with her pain. What information should
the nurse include in teaching? - Answer-Take oral pain
medication 45 minutes before your therapy session
What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - Answer-
Maintain joint function and mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity -
Answer-Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the
clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for two days.
Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the
kitchen cabinets. I sees her left hand to come her hair
because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has
had to sleep in a recliner for comfort. She's on Synthroid
and has been on estrogen replacement for five years. She
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is prescribed NSAIDS what shows understanding -
Answer-I should take it with food
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest
teaching - Answer-Remove all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might
be expected method of treatment - Answer-Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what
would be a treatment goal - Answer-Improvement of
function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis -
Answer-Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis
- Answer-Loss of joint function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to
repetitive heavy lifting at work. He wants conservative
treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for
Mr. Baldwin - Answer-Corticosteroid injections
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Which of the following will Mr. Baldwin likely need since is
left is his dominant arm - Answer-Therapy
Mrs. Ray is a 62-year-old female admitted post shoulder
arthroplasty the nurse is assisting her and placement of
the sling how should the abduction sling be applied -
Answer-Across the hips and slightly forward
How long should someone wear a sling after post shoulder
arthroplasty - Answer-4 to 6 weeks
What is a safety issue for those with upper extremity
surgery - Answer-Ambulation. Because of balance
Following a shoulder arthroplasty what can one
accomplish with occupational therapy - Answer-ADLs
After shoulder arthroplasty what indicates a need for
further teaching regarding signs and symptoms of
shoulder dislocation - Answer-I should not worry about
decreased ability to move
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A patient is scheduled to have a cemented total shoulder
arthroplasty. History includes sleep apnea obesity
hypertension. Patient arrives with PCA patient states that
she is in severe pain and doesn't want to push some
buttons and the nurses instructed the patient on PCA use
what is the next step - Answer-Call the doctor and make
the suggestion for an NSAID an oral opioid
What non-pharmacological modalities can a nurse use to
help relieve pain from a total shoulder arthroplasty -
Answer-Supports affected arm on with pillows
How would you describe what a trapeze bar on the bed is.
For a total shoulder patient - Answer-Using the trapeze bar
allows you to move yourself around in bed by using only
the unaffected arm
What position after a total shoulder arthroplasty Should
the shoulder be placed in - Answer-A sling
What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid
arthritis - Answer-Osteoarthritis is local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - Answer-
X-rays
ORTHO CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026/2027 || MOST
RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! | BRAND NEW!!!!
Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational
therapy is to help with her pain. What information should
the nurse include in teaching? - Answer-Take oral pain
medication 45 minutes before your therapy session
What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - Answer-
Maintain joint function and mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity -
Answer-Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the
clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for two days.
Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the
kitchen cabinets. I sees her left hand to come her hair
because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has
had to sleep in a recliner for comfort. She's on Synthroid
and has been on estrogen replacement for five years. She
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is prescribed NSAIDS what shows understanding -
Answer-I should take it with food
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest
teaching - Answer-Remove all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might
be expected method of treatment - Answer-Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what
would be a treatment goal - Answer-Improvement of
function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis -
Answer-Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis
- Answer-Loss of joint function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to
repetitive heavy lifting at work. He wants conservative
treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for
Mr. Baldwin - Answer-Corticosteroid injections
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Which of the following will Mr. Baldwin likely need since is
left is his dominant arm - Answer-Therapy
Mrs. Ray is a 62-year-old female admitted post shoulder
arthroplasty the nurse is assisting her and placement of
the sling how should the abduction sling be applied -
Answer-Across the hips and slightly forward
How long should someone wear a sling after post shoulder
arthroplasty - Answer-4 to 6 weeks
What is a safety issue for those with upper extremity
surgery - Answer-Ambulation. Because of balance
Following a shoulder arthroplasty what can one
accomplish with occupational therapy - Answer-ADLs
After shoulder arthroplasty what indicates a need for
further teaching regarding signs and symptoms of
shoulder dislocation - Answer-I should not worry about
decreased ability to move
, 4|Page
A patient is scheduled to have a cemented total shoulder
arthroplasty. History includes sleep apnea obesity
hypertension. Patient arrives with PCA patient states that
she is in severe pain and doesn't want to push some
buttons and the nurses instructed the patient on PCA use
what is the next step - Answer-Call the doctor and make
the suggestion for an NSAID an oral opioid
What non-pharmacological modalities can a nurse use to
help relieve pain from a total shoulder arthroplasty -
Answer-Supports affected arm on with pillows
How would you describe what a trapeze bar on the bed is.
For a total shoulder patient - Answer-Using the trapeze bar
allows you to move yourself around in bed by using only
the unaffected arm
What position after a total shoulder arthroplasty Should
the shoulder be placed in - Answer-A sling
What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid
arthritis - Answer-Osteoarthritis is local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - Answer-
X-rays
