NUR1172: Prep U Module 1 Test
Questions and Correct Answers.
A client is treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg caused by
trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should provide which
instruction? - Answer "Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply heat packs."
The nurse is conducting an admission history of a client admitted with a fracture. The nurse
recognizes that which of the client's medications placed the client at risk for fractures? - Answer
prednisone (Deltasone)
A group of students are reviewing information about cast composition in preparation for a
discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each. The students demonstrate
understanding of the topic when they cite which of the following as an advantage of a plaster
cast? - Answer Better molding to the client.
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the client with osteomyelitis. What instructions
should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? - Answer Swing-through
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for minimizing muscle spasms in the client with a hip
fracture? - Answer Maintain Buck's traction.
A client is scheduled to have an x-ray examination of his shoulder in which the synovial fluid will
be aspirated and sent to the laboratory for analysis. This will be followed by administration of a
contrast medium and x-rays. The nurse understands that the client will be undergoing which of
the following? - Answer Arthrogram
The nurse teaches the patient with a high risk for osteoporosis about risk-lowering strategies
including which of the following actions? - Answer Walk or perform weight-bearing exercises
outdoors.
A rehabilitation nurse is assisting a patient to cope with a disability. Which of the following
would the nurse suggest? - Answer Emphasize areas of strengths.
The nurse is preparing the client for computed tomography. Which information should be given
by the nurse? - Answer "You must remain very still during the procedure."
Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find in a client who has
Paget's disease? - Answer Bowing of the legs
, A group of students are reviewing information about osteoporosis in preparation for a class
discussion. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they state which of the
following as a risk factor? - Answer Hypothyroidism
A group of students are reviewing the structure and function of bones. The students
demonstrate understanding of the information when they state that cortical bone is found
primarily in which of the following? - Answer Diaphyses
Which therapeutic exercise is done by the nurse without assistance from the patient? - Answer
Passive
During assessment, a patient reports that she sometimes "wets herself" when sneezing. The
nurse documents this as which of the following? - Answer Stress incontinence
A client who suffers an injury in a local high school hockey game presents with left shoulder
pain. The client cannot move the left arm, and the left shoulder is lower than the right shoulder.
The nurse recognizes the client most likely has a: - Answer Dislocated Shoulder
Which intervention should the nurse implement with the client who has undergone a hip
replacement? - Answer Instruct the client to avoid internal rotation of the leg.
Which sign may be helpful in identifying carpal tunnel syndrome? - Answer Tinel's
The nurse is reviewing the client's admission assessment and notes that crepitus of the right
knee joint was documented. The nurse recognizes that crepitus is: - Answer A grating sound
when a joint is put through range of motion.
A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which
intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan? - Answer Teach the client
how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
Type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal muscles that permit the leakage of
urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased. - Answer Stress Incontinence
Identifying acute or chronic tears of the joint capsule or supporting ligaments of the knee,
shoulder, ankle, hip, or waist. - Answer Arthrography
Skin or mucous membranes extends to the fractured bone. - Answer Simple Fracture
Hallmark sign of compartment syndrome. - Answer Pain
Questions and Correct Answers.
A client is treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg caused by
trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should provide which
instruction? - Answer "Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply heat packs."
The nurse is conducting an admission history of a client admitted with a fracture. The nurse
recognizes that which of the client's medications placed the client at risk for fractures? - Answer
prednisone (Deltasone)
A group of students are reviewing information about cast composition in preparation for a
discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each. The students demonstrate
understanding of the topic when they cite which of the following as an advantage of a plaster
cast? - Answer Better molding to the client.
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the client with osteomyelitis. What instructions
should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? - Answer Swing-through
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for minimizing muscle spasms in the client with a hip
fracture? - Answer Maintain Buck's traction.
A client is scheduled to have an x-ray examination of his shoulder in which the synovial fluid will
be aspirated and sent to the laboratory for analysis. This will be followed by administration of a
contrast medium and x-rays. The nurse understands that the client will be undergoing which of
the following? - Answer Arthrogram
The nurse teaches the patient with a high risk for osteoporosis about risk-lowering strategies
including which of the following actions? - Answer Walk or perform weight-bearing exercises
outdoors.
A rehabilitation nurse is assisting a patient to cope with a disability. Which of the following
would the nurse suggest? - Answer Emphasize areas of strengths.
The nurse is preparing the client for computed tomography. Which information should be given
by the nurse? - Answer "You must remain very still during the procedure."
Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find in a client who has
Paget's disease? - Answer Bowing of the legs
, A group of students are reviewing information about osteoporosis in preparation for a class
discussion. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they state which of the
following as a risk factor? - Answer Hypothyroidism
A group of students are reviewing the structure and function of bones. The students
demonstrate understanding of the information when they state that cortical bone is found
primarily in which of the following? - Answer Diaphyses
Which therapeutic exercise is done by the nurse without assistance from the patient? - Answer
Passive
During assessment, a patient reports that she sometimes "wets herself" when sneezing. The
nurse documents this as which of the following? - Answer Stress incontinence
A client who suffers an injury in a local high school hockey game presents with left shoulder
pain. The client cannot move the left arm, and the left shoulder is lower than the right shoulder.
The nurse recognizes the client most likely has a: - Answer Dislocated Shoulder
Which intervention should the nurse implement with the client who has undergone a hip
replacement? - Answer Instruct the client to avoid internal rotation of the leg.
Which sign may be helpful in identifying carpal tunnel syndrome? - Answer Tinel's
The nurse is reviewing the client's admission assessment and notes that crepitus of the right
knee joint was documented. The nurse recognizes that crepitus is: - Answer A grating sound
when a joint is put through range of motion.
A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which
intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan? - Answer Teach the client
how to prevent problems caused by immobility.
Type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal muscles that permit the leakage of
urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased. - Answer Stress Incontinence
Identifying acute or chronic tears of the joint capsule or supporting ligaments of the knee,
shoulder, ankle, hip, or waist. - Answer Arthrography
Skin or mucous membranes extends to the fractured bone. - Answer Simple Fracture
Hallmark sign of compartment syndrome. - Answer Pain
