age 1 of 61
NUR 216 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>
Nursing actions for scoliosis ......ANSWER........include all parties
(family and child) in care meeting to discuss feelings, education
regarding clothing choices to assist in concealing the brace,
encourage peer relationships or groups with other students in the
same situation
Post-op surgery for herniated disk ......ANSWER........monitor vital
signs, increased heart rate can be sign of pain, monitor temp -
elevated temp can be a sign of infection
Herniated disk -> be sure to look at your information
......ANSWER........based on vital signs and patient assessment as
,age 2 of 61
well as patient comments, what is the patient's BIGGEST problem
right now?
Possible nursing diagnoses for herniated disk
......ANSWER........acute pain (post op), impaired physical mobility
Possible nursing diagnosis for scoliosis ......ANSWER........disturbed
body image, impaired mobility, acute pain
Assessment for scoliosis ......ANSWER........thoracic ribs being more
prominent when bending forward, uneven shoulders, scapula
asymmetrical, uneven leg lengths
Diagnosis for scoliosis ......ANSWER........typically, by X-ray
What is osteoarthritis? ......ANSWER........Most common form of
arthritis; develops as wear and tear on joints break down
cartilage in the joint - bone rubs on bone
,age 3 of 61
Another name for osteoarthritis? ......ANSWER........Degenerative
Joint Disease (DJD)
Risks for osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........old age, obesity, women
at increased risk, joint injuries, diabetics, hypothyroid, gout
Collaboration with osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........physical
therapy for use of assistive devices and ROM and weight
bearing exercises
Diagnostics for osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........x-ray, MRI,
ultrasound, joint fluid analysis (if analysis shows uric acid, blood,
bacteria - then this would NOT indicate osteoarthritis - but
rather, gout), blood tests that can rule out other causes for pain
Care for fractures/possible fractures ......ANSWER........initial
care - ice!
, age 4 of 61
Back pain ......ANSWER........proper body mechanics are
important when bending, lifting
Cast care for fractures/ possible fractures
......ANSWER........assess neurovascular status, know the 5 p's,
monitor skin temp below cast
What are the 5 p's ......ANSWER........pain, paralysis, paresthesia,
pallor, pulse
What vital sign indicates pain with fractures?
......ANSWER........increased heart rate
Plaster casts may have rough edges ......ANSWER........use cloth
tape to cover and do not stick anything in the cast
If persisted pain with cast ......ANSWER........needs removed
NUR 216 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>
Nursing actions for scoliosis ......ANSWER........include all parties
(family and child) in care meeting to discuss feelings, education
regarding clothing choices to assist in concealing the brace,
encourage peer relationships or groups with other students in the
same situation
Post-op surgery for herniated disk ......ANSWER........monitor vital
signs, increased heart rate can be sign of pain, monitor temp -
elevated temp can be a sign of infection
Herniated disk -> be sure to look at your information
......ANSWER........based on vital signs and patient assessment as
,age 2 of 61
well as patient comments, what is the patient's BIGGEST problem
right now?
Possible nursing diagnoses for herniated disk
......ANSWER........acute pain (post op), impaired physical mobility
Possible nursing diagnosis for scoliosis ......ANSWER........disturbed
body image, impaired mobility, acute pain
Assessment for scoliosis ......ANSWER........thoracic ribs being more
prominent when bending forward, uneven shoulders, scapula
asymmetrical, uneven leg lengths
Diagnosis for scoliosis ......ANSWER........typically, by X-ray
What is osteoarthritis? ......ANSWER........Most common form of
arthritis; develops as wear and tear on joints break down
cartilage in the joint - bone rubs on bone
,age 3 of 61
Another name for osteoarthritis? ......ANSWER........Degenerative
Joint Disease (DJD)
Risks for osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........old age, obesity, women
at increased risk, joint injuries, diabetics, hypothyroid, gout
Collaboration with osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........physical
therapy for use of assistive devices and ROM and weight
bearing exercises
Diagnostics for osteoarthritis ......ANSWER........x-ray, MRI,
ultrasound, joint fluid analysis (if analysis shows uric acid, blood,
bacteria - then this would NOT indicate osteoarthritis - but
rather, gout), blood tests that can rule out other causes for pain
Care for fractures/possible fractures ......ANSWER........initial
care - ice!
, age 4 of 61
Back pain ......ANSWER........proper body mechanics are
important when bending, lifting
Cast care for fractures/ possible fractures
......ANSWER........assess neurovascular status, know the 5 p's,
monitor skin temp below cast
What are the 5 p's ......ANSWER........pain, paralysis, paresthesia,
pallor, pulse
What vital sign indicates pain with fractures?
......ANSWER........increased heart rate
Plaster casts may have rough edges ......ANSWER........use cloth
tape to cover and do not stick anything in the cast
If persisted pain with cast ......ANSWER........needs removed
