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COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| BRAND NEW
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The nurse assesses subtle personality changes, restlessness, irritability, and
confusion in a client who has sustained a fracture. The nurse suspects which
complication? - Correct Answer-Fat embolism syndrome
When is it advisable for the nurse to apply heat to a sprain or a contusion? -
Correct Answer-After 2 days
A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session,
the nurse should: - Correct Answer-demonstrate eyedrop instillation.
Assessment of visual acuity reveals that the client has blurred vision when looking
at distant objects but no difficulty seeing near objects. The nurse documents this
as which of the following? - Correct Answer-myopia
An aging client is brought to the eye clinic by the son. The son states he has seen
his parent holding reading materials at an increasing distance to focus properly.
What age-related changes does this indicate? - Correct Answer-presbyopia
Which of the following occurs when there is deviation from perfect ocular
alignment? - Correct Answer-Strabismus
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The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of older adults on the topic of
open-angle glaucoma. Which symptoms would be included as indications of open-
angle glaucoma? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer-Difficulty adjusting eyes in
low lighting
Halos around lights
Blurred vision
Decreasing peripheral vision
Which of the following brain structures is responsible for equilibrium? - Correct
Answer-cerebellum
Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors of which of the following cranial nerves? -
Correct Answer-VIII
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for acoustic neuromas? - Correct
Answer-surgery
Vestibular suppressants used in the treatment of vertigo originate from which of
the following drug classifications? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer-
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Benzodiazepines
Postoperative nursing assessment for a patient who has had a mastoidectomy
should include observing for facial paralysis, which might indicate damage to
which cranial nerve? - Correct Answer-seventh
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The nurse is assessing a client's peroneal nerve. What technique will the nurse
use? - Correct Answer-Prick the skin mid-way between the great and second toe.
The orthopedic nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a fracture of the radius.
When the nurse is considering all of the various types of bone fractures, which
bone type is most anticipated? - Correct Answer-Cancellous
What is the best action by the nurse to achieve optimal outcomes when caring for
a client with a musculoskeletal disorder who is using a cast? - Correct Answer-
Educate the client on cast care and complications
Which is an inappropriate use of traction? - Correct Answer-Decrease space
between opposing structures
Arthrodesis is: - Correct Answer-fusion of a joint (most often the wrist or knee) for
stabilization and pain relief.
The nurse is caring for a patient postoperatively following orthopedic surgery. The
nurse assesses an oxygen saturation of 89%, confusion, and a rash on the upper
torso. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient? - Correct
Answer-Fat emboli syndrome
A nurse is caring for a client who's experiencing septic arthritis. This client has a
history of immunosuppressive therapy and the immune system is currently
depressed. Which assignment is the most appropriate for the nurse caring for this
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client? - Correct Answer-The nurse is caring for this client on the intensive care
unit.
Which medication taken by the client in the previous 24 hours would be of
greatest concern to the nurse caring for a client undergoing a bone biopsy? -
Correct Answer-aspirin
The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation with a client admitted with a
fracture. What medication predisposes a client for a risk for fractures? - Correct
Answer-prednisone
A client undergoes an arthroscopy at the outpatient clinic. After the procedure,
the nurse provides discharge teaching. Which response by the client indicates the
need for further teaching? - Correct Answer-"I should use my heating pad this
evening to reduce some of the pain in my knee."
The nurse recognizes that rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by: - Correct
Answer-Ulnar deviation
The client displays manifestations of compartment syndrome. What treatment will
the nurse expect the client to be scheduled for? - Correct Answer-A fasciotomy
A patient in pelvic traction needs circulatory status assessed. How should the
nurse assess for a positive Homans' sign? - Correct Answer-Have the patient
extend each leg and dorsiflex each foot to determine if pain or tenderness is
present in the lower leg.
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NURS 327 FINAL EXAM NEWEST / NURS 327 FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION /NURS 327 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| BRAND NEW
VERSION!
The nurse assesses subtle personality changes, restlessness, irritability, and
confusion in a client who has sustained a fracture. The nurse suspects which
complication? - Correct Answer-Fat embolism syndrome
When is it advisable for the nurse to apply heat to a sprain or a contusion? -
Correct Answer-After 2 days
A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session,
the nurse should: - Correct Answer-demonstrate eyedrop instillation.
Assessment of visual acuity reveals that the client has blurred vision when looking
at distant objects but no difficulty seeing near objects. The nurse documents this
as which of the following? - Correct Answer-myopia
An aging client is brought to the eye clinic by the son. The son states he has seen
his parent holding reading materials at an increasing distance to focus properly.
What age-related changes does this indicate? - Correct Answer-presbyopia
Which of the following occurs when there is deviation from perfect ocular
alignment? - Correct Answer-Strabismus
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The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of older adults on the topic of
open-angle glaucoma. Which symptoms would be included as indications of open-
angle glaucoma? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer-Difficulty adjusting eyes in
low lighting
Halos around lights
Blurred vision
Decreasing peripheral vision
Which of the following brain structures is responsible for equilibrium? - Correct
Answer-cerebellum
Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors of which of the following cranial nerves? -
Correct Answer-VIII
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for acoustic neuromas? - Correct
Answer-surgery
Vestibular suppressants used in the treatment of vertigo originate from which of
the following drug classifications? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer-
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Benzodiazepines
Postoperative nursing assessment for a patient who has had a mastoidectomy
should include observing for facial paralysis, which might indicate damage to
which cranial nerve? - Correct Answer-seventh
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The nurse is assessing a client's peroneal nerve. What technique will the nurse
use? - Correct Answer-Prick the skin mid-way between the great and second toe.
The orthopedic nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a fracture of the radius.
When the nurse is considering all of the various types of bone fractures, which
bone type is most anticipated? - Correct Answer-Cancellous
What is the best action by the nurse to achieve optimal outcomes when caring for
a client with a musculoskeletal disorder who is using a cast? - Correct Answer-
Educate the client on cast care and complications
Which is an inappropriate use of traction? - Correct Answer-Decrease space
between opposing structures
Arthrodesis is: - Correct Answer-fusion of a joint (most often the wrist or knee) for
stabilization and pain relief.
The nurse is caring for a patient postoperatively following orthopedic surgery. The
nurse assesses an oxygen saturation of 89%, confusion, and a rash on the upper
torso. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient? - Correct
Answer-Fat emboli syndrome
A nurse is caring for a client who's experiencing septic arthritis. This client has a
history of immunosuppressive therapy and the immune system is currently
depressed. Which assignment is the most appropriate for the nurse caring for this
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client? - Correct Answer-The nurse is caring for this client on the intensive care
unit.
Which medication taken by the client in the previous 24 hours would be of
greatest concern to the nurse caring for a client undergoing a bone biopsy? -
Correct Answer-aspirin
The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation with a client admitted with a
fracture. What medication predisposes a client for a risk for fractures? - Correct
Answer-prednisone
A client undergoes an arthroscopy at the outpatient clinic. After the procedure,
the nurse provides discharge teaching. Which response by the client indicates the
need for further teaching? - Correct Answer-"I should use my heating pad this
evening to reduce some of the pain in my knee."
The nurse recognizes that rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by: - Correct
Answer-Ulnar deviation
The client displays manifestations of compartment syndrome. What treatment will
the nurse expect the client to be scheduled for? - Correct Answer-A fasciotomy
A patient in pelvic traction needs circulatory status assessed. How should the
nurse assess for a positive Homans' sign? - Correct Answer-Have the patient
extend each leg and dorsiflex each foot to determine if pain or tenderness is
present in the lower leg.
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