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NCLEX QUESTIONS MOBILITY - FRACTURES + HIP FRACTURES EXAM 2024
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NCLEX Questions Mobility - Fractures + Hip FracturesStudy online at https://quizlet.com/_dr13hf
1. The following are the different B: Diagonal fracture is not a type of
types of fractures except for: fracture.
A. Open fracture
B. Diagonal fracture
C. Closed fracture
D. Comminuted fracture
2. The most definitive diagnostic tool C: X-ray is the most definitive diagnos-
used in a patient with a fracture is: tic tool in assessing for fracture as it
A. Blood studies allows visualization of the affected part.
B. SGPT and SGOT tests
C. X-ray
D. MRI
3. Which of the following is a nursing C: Acute pain is the most appropri-
diagnosis for a patient with a frac- ate nursing diagnosis for a patient with
ture? fracture.
A. Risk for electrolyte imbalance
B. Situational low self-esteem
C. Acute pain
D. Impaired breathing pattern
4. The fractured part should be ele- B: The fractured area should be ele-
vated above the level of what or- vated above the level of the heart to
gan? promote venous return.
A. Brain UNLESS COMPARTMENT SYN-
B. Heart DROME IS EXPECTED, then the frac-
C. Liver tured extremity should be kept AT
D. Kidney HEART LEVEL.
5. What kind of shock is most com- A: Hypovolemic shock resulting from
monly found in a patient with a hemorrhage is more frequently noted
fracture? in trauma patients with pelvic fractures
A. Hypovolemic shock and in patients with displaced or open
B. Cardiogenic shock femoral fractures.
C. Neurologic shock
D. Septic shock
6. D: Pulselessness
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dr13hf
What is a late sign of compartment
syndrome?*
A. Paralysis
B. Pain
C. Parethesia
D. Pulselessness
7. Which statement by a patient, who B. "My pain is so severe that it hurts to
just received a cast on the right stretch or elevate my arm."
arm for a fracture, requires you to
notify the physician immediately?*
A. "It is really itchy inside my
cast!"
B. "My pain is so severe that it
hurts to stretch or elevate my arm."
C. "I can feel my fingers and move
them."
D. "I've been using ice packs to
reduce swelling."
8. A 85 year old patient has an ac- B. Immobilize the fracture with a splint.
cidental fall while going to the
bathroom without assistance. It ap-
pears the patient has sustained a
bone fracture to the left leg. The
leg's shape is deformed and the
patient is unable to move it. The
patient is alert and oriented but in
pain. What will you do FIRST after
confirming the patient is safe and
stable?*
A. Apply an ice pack covered with
a towel to the site.
B. Immobilize the fracture with a
splint.
C. Administer pain medication.
D. Elevate the extremity above
heart level.
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