Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2 Prep Questions
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1. A client's left leg isin skeletal traction with aThomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
A. Applythe traction straps snugly.
B. Assess the client's level of consciousness.
C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours.
D. Teach the client howto prevent problems caused by immobility. Answer :
D. Teachthe client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
2. Anurseiscaringforaclient placedintractiontotreat afracturedfemur. Which
nursing interventionhas the highest priority?
A. Assessing the extremity for neurovascular integrity
B. Keeping the client fromsliding to the foot of the bed
C. Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley
D. Ensuring that the weights hang free at all times Answer : A. Assessing the
extremityfor neurovascular integrity
,3. Which orthopedic surgeryisdone tocorrect and aligna fracture after surgical
dissection and exposure of the fracture?
A. Arthrodesis
B. Jointarthroplasty
C. Total joint arthroplasty
D. Openreduction Answer : D.Open reduction
4. Theclientdisplaysmanifestationsof compartment syndrome.What treat- ment
will the nurse expect the client to be scheduledfor?
A. An open reduction
B. A fasciotomy
C. A total hip replacement
D. A total knee replacement Answer : B. A fasciotomy
5. Aclientwhoisundergoingskeletaltractionreportspressureonbonyareas. Which
actionwouldbe most appropriate toprovide comfort for the client?
A. Assisting with range-of-motion and isometric exercises.
B. Changing the client's position within prescribed limits.
C. Administering prescribed analgesics.
D. Applyingwarmcompresses. Answer : B.Changing the client's position within
,prescribedlimits.
, 6. Aclient'sfracturewasreducedbysurgicallyexposingtheboneandrealign- ing
it.What type of treatment does the nurse identitythis as?
A. Buck's traction
B. Skeletal traction
C. Internal fixation
D. Openreduction Answer : D.Open reduction
7. The nurse ischeckingthe traction apparatusfor a client inskintraction. Which
finding would require the nurse to intervene?
A. Body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
B. Weights hanging and touching the floor
C. Pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
D. Ropes freely moving over pulleys Answer : B.Weights hanging and touching the
floor
8. Agroupofstudentsisstudyingfor atestontraction.The studentsdemon- strate
understanding of the typesof tractionwhentheyidentifywhich of the following as
an example of skin traction?
A. Crutchfieldtongs
B.Thomas splint
and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. A client's left leg isin skeletal traction with aThomas leg splint and Pearson
attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
A. Applythe traction straps snugly.
B. Assess the client's level of consciousness.
C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours.
D. Teach the client howto prevent problems caused by immobility. Answer :
D. Teachthe client how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
2. Anurseiscaringforaclient placedintractiontotreat afracturedfemur. Which
nursing interventionhas the highest priority?
A. Assessing the extremity for neurovascular integrity
B. Keeping the client fromsliding to the foot of the bed
C. Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley
D. Ensuring that the weights hang free at all times Answer : A. Assessing the
extremityfor neurovascular integrity
,3. Which orthopedic surgeryisdone tocorrect and aligna fracture after surgical
dissection and exposure of the fracture?
A. Arthrodesis
B. Jointarthroplasty
C. Total joint arthroplasty
D. Openreduction Answer : D.Open reduction
4. Theclientdisplaysmanifestationsof compartment syndrome.What treat- ment
will the nurse expect the client to be scheduledfor?
A. An open reduction
B. A fasciotomy
C. A total hip replacement
D. A total knee replacement Answer : B. A fasciotomy
5. Aclientwhoisundergoingskeletaltractionreportspressureonbonyareas. Which
actionwouldbe most appropriate toprovide comfort for the client?
A. Assisting with range-of-motion and isometric exercises.
B. Changing the client's position within prescribed limits.
C. Administering prescribed analgesics.
D. Applyingwarmcompresses. Answer : B.Changing the client's position within
,prescribedlimits.
, 6. Aclient'sfracturewasreducedbysurgicallyexposingtheboneandrealign- ing
it.What type of treatment does the nurse identitythis as?
A. Buck's traction
B. Skeletal traction
C. Internal fixation
D. Openreduction Answer : D.Open reduction
7. The nurse ischeckingthe traction apparatusfor a client inskintraction. Which
finding would require the nurse to intervene?
A. Body aligned opposite to line of traction pull
B. Weights hanging and touching the floor
C. Pulleys without evidence of the obstruction
D. Ropes freely moving over pulleys Answer : B.Weights hanging and touching the
floor
8. Agroupofstudentsisstudyingfor atestontraction.The studentsdemon- strate
understanding of the typesof tractionwhentheyidentifywhich of the following as
an example of skin traction?
A. Crutchfieldtongs
B.Thomas splint
