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Nurs 172 Exam 5 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Nurs 172 Exam 5 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Nurs 172 Exam 5 Questions WithComplete Solutions
___ limb sensation or pain may occur after amputation,
especially if pain was present in the affected limb
preoperatively, and is a real sensation to the patient. Correct
Answers Phantom
____ breakdown on the residual limb can delay the use of a
prosthesis, so the limb should be inspected every day for signs
of irritation or pressure areas. Correct Answers skin
____ contractures, especially of the hip may be debilitating and
delay rehabilitation for the patient with a leg amputation
Correct Answers Flexion
____ embolism occurs shortly after a fracture and _____
embolism occurs several days after immobilization. Correct
Answers Fat; Pulmonary
____ on the neck, anterior chest wall, axilla, buccal membrane,
and conjunctiva of the eye may help distinguish fat embolism
syndrome (FES) from other problems. Correct Answers
Petechiae
_____ is the surgery that can be performed for compartment
syndrome. Correct Answers Fasciotomy
______ syndrome can occur when hip spica casts or body jacket
braces cause compression of the ______ ______ artery against
,the duodenum because of swelling or tight application. Correct
Answers Cast; Superior Mesenteric
________ is the cardinal sign of a fracture. Other supporting
signs include edema and swelling, localized pain and tenderness,
muscle spasm, ecchymosis, loss of function, crepitation, and an
inability to bear weight. Correct Answers Deformity
-electrosurgical modification of TURP
vaporization and desiccation destroy obstructive prostatic tissue
Correct Answers Transurethral vaporization of the prostate
(TUVP)
-Preferred method of dialysis for children
- warmed solution enters the peritoneal cavity by gravity and
remains for a time before removal Correct Answers Peritoneal
Dialysis
6 P's Correct Answers Pain, Pressure, Paresthesia, Pallor,
Paralysis, Pulselessness
A ____ fracture is an incomplete fracture with one side
splintered and the other side bent. Correct Answers Greenstick
A 19-year old male patient has a plaster cast applied to the right
arm for a Colles's fracture after a skateboarding accident. Which
nursing action is most appropriate?
a. Elevate the right arm on two pillows for 24 hours.
b. Apply heating pad to reduce muscle spasms and pain.
c. Limit movement of the thumb and fingers on the right hand.
, d. Place arm in a sling to prevent movement of the right
shoulder. Correct Answers a. Elevate the right arm on two
pillows for 24 hours.
A 21-year-old soccer player has injured the anterior crucial
ligament (ACL) and is having reconstructive surgery. Which
patient statement indicates more teaching is required?
a. "I probably won't be able to play soccer for 6 to 8 months."
b. "They will have me do range of motion with my knee soon
after surgery."
c. "I can't wait to get this done now so I can play soccer for the
next tournament."
d. "I will need to wear an immobilizer and progressively bear
weight on my knee." Correct Answers c. "I can't wait to get this
done now so I can play soccer for the next tournament."
A 28-year-old woman with a fracture of the proximal left tibia in
a long leg cast and complains of severe pain and a prickling
sensation in the left foot. The toes on the left foot are pale and
cool. Which nursing action is a priority?
a. Notify the health care provider immediately.
b. Elevate the left leg above the level of the heart.
c. Administer prescribed morphine sulfate intravenously.
d. Apply ice packs to the left proximal tibia over the cast.
Correct Answers a. Notify the health care provider
immediately.
*COMPARTMENT SYNDROME*
A 42-year-old man underwent amputation below the knee on the
left leg after a recent heavy farm machinery accident. Which
intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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