ONC:ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA/SPORTS INJURIES
CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST !!!!2026|GRADED
A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In
discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize
which of the following as a risk factor for this injury? - ANSWER Ongoing treatment
for gout
A patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon has undergone surgical repair and will require 6
weeks of cast immobilization. As part of the patient's discharge plan, it is MOST important
for the nurse to assess the patient's ability to - ANSWER . ambulate with an assistive
device.
healthy 47-year-old injured the right knee while skiing. A moderate partial tear of the
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is confirmed with MRI. The patient has opted for non-
surgical treatment. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an appropriate
intervention to manage the injury - ANSWER Knee aspiration and prescription for
diclofenac (Voltaren)
A softball pitcher underwent surgical repair of the right anterior cruciate ligament 3 days ago
and is now being seen in the surgeon's office. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as suspicious of infection? - ANSWER Increased pain, new drainage,
and low grade fever
An ice skater sustains a first-degree ankle sprain. Which of the following treatments should
the nurse expect to be included in the patient's plan of care? - ANSWER Elastic
bandage and crutches
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, 12-year-old boy playing Pee Wee football is tackled and sustains a fracture to the left
clavicle. The nurse should teach the patient and his parents about use of which of the
following interventions as part of non-surgical treatment for this injury? -
ANSWER Padded sling
Little League baseball pitcher has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral
ligament (UCL) of the pitching arm. The nurse should reinforce instruction on which of the
following as part of a conservative course of treatment for this patient? -
ANSWER Rest between games and a limited number of pitches per game
A marathon runner develops foot pain and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Which of the
following statements by the patient should the nurse recognize as correct concerning this
condition? - ANSWER "Plantar fasciitis is chronic, and complete resolution takes
several months to a year."
rugby player is unable to rise and walk after experiencing an aggressive tackle. In the
emergency department, the patient is diagnosed with a dislocated right hip. The nurse's
assessment should be based on knowledge that which of the following structures can be
affected by this injury? - ANSWER Sciatic nerve and femoral head
A patient is taken to the emergency department after experiencing a knee injury during a
weekend game of flag football. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with MR gadolinium
contrast is ordered. Which of the following should the nurse ensure is completed before the
patient goes for the study? - ANSWER Take a detailed health and renal history.
A high school basketball player complains of severe left knee pain after falling during a game.
A tear of the meniscus is suspected. The nurse should know which of the following
maneuvers would be performed to assess for a meniscal tear? -
ANSWER McMurray's sign
A runner complains of pain over the calcaneus and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
Consistent with this diagnosis, the nurse identifies which of the following? -
ANSWER "Start-up" pain after rest
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CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST !!!!2026|GRADED
A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In
discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize
which of the following as a risk factor for this injury? - ANSWER Ongoing treatment
for gout
A patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon has undergone surgical repair and will require 6
weeks of cast immobilization. As part of the patient's discharge plan, it is MOST important
for the nurse to assess the patient's ability to - ANSWER . ambulate with an assistive
device.
healthy 47-year-old injured the right knee while skiing. A moderate partial tear of the
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is confirmed with MRI. The patient has opted for non-
surgical treatment. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an appropriate
intervention to manage the injury - ANSWER Knee aspiration and prescription for
diclofenac (Voltaren)
A softball pitcher underwent surgical repair of the right anterior cruciate ligament 3 days ago
and is now being seen in the surgeon's office. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as suspicious of infection? - ANSWER Increased pain, new drainage,
and low grade fever
An ice skater sustains a first-degree ankle sprain. Which of the following treatments should
the nurse expect to be included in the patient's plan of care? - ANSWER Elastic
bandage and crutches
1
, 12-year-old boy playing Pee Wee football is tackled and sustains a fracture to the left
clavicle. The nurse should teach the patient and his parents about use of which of the
following interventions as part of non-surgical treatment for this injury? -
ANSWER Padded sling
Little League baseball pitcher has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral
ligament (UCL) of the pitching arm. The nurse should reinforce instruction on which of the
following as part of a conservative course of treatment for this patient? -
ANSWER Rest between games and a limited number of pitches per game
A marathon runner develops foot pain and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Which of the
following statements by the patient should the nurse recognize as correct concerning this
condition? - ANSWER "Plantar fasciitis is chronic, and complete resolution takes
several months to a year."
rugby player is unable to rise and walk after experiencing an aggressive tackle. In the
emergency department, the patient is diagnosed with a dislocated right hip. The nurse's
assessment should be based on knowledge that which of the following structures can be
affected by this injury? - ANSWER Sciatic nerve and femoral head
A patient is taken to the emergency department after experiencing a knee injury during a
weekend game of flag football. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with MR gadolinium
contrast is ordered. Which of the following should the nurse ensure is completed before the
patient goes for the study? - ANSWER Take a detailed health and renal history.
A high school basketball player complains of severe left knee pain after falling during a game.
A tear of the meniscus is suspected. The nurse should know which of the following
maneuvers would be performed to assess for a meniscal tear? -
ANSWER McMurray's sign
A runner complains of pain over the calcaneus and is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
Consistent with this diagnosis, the nurse identifies which of the following? -
ANSWER "Start-up" pain after rest
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